BWLN: The Awakening

We are looking for individuals who are fallible. We want real people... real students, real interpreters, trained and untrained signers, individuals who want to be mentored, and given ideas for change. We want people who are excited to stand alongside professionals and non-professionals, people with different levels of language skills and experience and embrace everyone with enthusiasm and an understanding we all have something to bring to the table. We want people without egos, people who lack criticism and negativity; people who are positive, motivated, and determined to grow. We want people who are ready to tackle what's on the inside of their hearts and souls before they tackle their skills. We are looking for people ready to put down their walls and personal defenses, and open themselves up with vulnerability to the Lord, because when we let go of our baggage, we become free to worship with abandon. We want people who are ready to open up and be their best on the inside and out.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applying is easy!
 

• Download the application
   
• Fill out the application completely
   
• Find a personal photo or two which represents "you". It can be formal or fun. We are flexible. 
   
• Grab your phone or computer and make a video for us:
   
  • STEP 1: Tell us about yourself using sign language, with or without your voice. 
    (This doesn't need to be signed perfectly. We just want to get to know you.)
     
  • STEP 2: Tell us why you want to attend this workshop. Yes we want you to sign that too. You can speak if you would like, but keep those hands in the air.
     
  • STEP 3: Sign 2 songs for us​
    • One worship song​
    • One popular Christian song (not worship). All genres of Christian music are accepted from pop - hip hop.
       
• Send us your application, photo, and videos/video links electronically:​
  • ​Electronic submissions:​
    • Email your application and photo to workshops@gatecommunications.org 
    • Give us access to your videos via:
      • Email to workshops@gatecommunications.org through transferNow.com 
        or
      • Upload your videos to YouTube / Vimeo and send us the link(s)

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Do not be concerned about video quality.
Quality of the video will not impede your ability to be accepted.

Do not be concerned with making your glosses perfect.
We are looking for potential not perfection.
 

REVIEW PROCESS

Gate Communications is excited to get to know you. Make sure you take the time to fill out the application completely. Individuals will be evaluated on a variety of factors including a) skills b) experience c) philosophies & d) application date, etc. Experienced interpreters are not necessarily accepted over advanced students. A variety of individuals will be chosen at all levels of skill and experience. In the end, up to 12 people will be accepted into The Awakening class of 2023, and up to 10 primary runner-ups will also be chosen. From there a waiting list will be created. All applicants will be informed if they were accepted in the current class, as a runner-up for the current class, or have been placed on the waiting list. If for some reason one of the primary winners cannot attend, the next available runner-up will be offered the position. We strongly encourage runner-ups to be preparing their schedule and budget to attend, as it is likely they will be offered a position in the current class.

SCHEDULE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS

Application Deadline: APRIL 21st 2024

General Acceptance Letters Sent (Tentative Date):  APRIL 23rd 2024

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MISSED DEADLINES / LATE APPLICATIONS:
If you are facing an extreme circumstance and need additional time (such as surgery, loss of spouse, flooded home, etc) or have just heard about the workshop late or past the application date, contact our office and see if there is a possibility of submitting a late application. You can contact our office at workshops@gatecommunications.org 

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APPLICATION:

You can download the application below.  Click on the link to begin the process. We suggest you download the application (icon in top right corner), then open it in Adobe Reader. Once open in Adobe Reader, look to the right and find "Fill & Sign", click on that then complete the document, save, and return to our office with the rest of your application. 

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE ​
 

If you are interested in a scholarship application, contact our office at:

workshops@gatecommunications.org
 

Thanks for your interest! We wish you the best of luck!