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About LEIT

Globalization, internationalization, localization and translation (GILT) comprises the fastest-growing segment of the language industry, and represent some of the best-paying job opportunities for those with education and training in translation and related fields. The mission of the LISA Education Intiative Taskforce (LEIT) is to promote education in and awareness of the exciting and dynamic GILT field.

More information on the growth of GILT jobs is available here.

LEIT was founded in 1998 to provide information on localization-related education and training around the world.

Benefits of LEIT

LEIT provides the following opportunities and benefits to those involved in GILT education:

Educators/schools

Publicity for GILT-oriented programs
Opportunity to identify and contact other programs to share ideas and information
Ability to make contact with member companies of the Localization Industry Standards Assocation (LISA)

Students and workers

Opportunity to find programs teaching localization for both traditional and continuing-education students
Participation in a broader community of like-minded individuals with interest in GILT
Facilities to disseminate class papers, theses and dissertations

Current LEIT Members