The state is also looking into American Sign Language translation, which would take the form of a video of an ASL interpreter translating on screen.Įxploring such options may become necessary as the state becomes increasingly more diverse, as evidenced by the fact that over 120 languages are spoken in Utah. Other state and local government entities appear to only have options to translate webpages into another language or have the content spoken aloud for those who are visually impaired. The Driver License Division is a leader among state agencies when it comes to using AI translation technology to better serve residents with little to no English skills. "Our aim is to get as close to that as we can by utilizing the technologies so that the cost is fiscally responsible to the state and the agency." "When you're talking languages, there's so many dialects and nuances that you're really never going to get everybody to agree, even if you ask all the certified translators to come in," Caras said. It hopes to add another five languages each year. So far, the division has translated the test into Spanish, Tongan, Vietnamese, Mandarin and Portuguese. In those cases - or when a test question appears to be off based on data from test takers - the division will pay a human translator. The division uses a combination of two technologies from Amazon, except for a few languages that aren't available through the service. Meanwhile, a 2022 law directing the division to offer the test in five new languages by 2023 only allotted $60,000 total (and individuals do not pay more to take the test in a language other than English).Īrtificial intelligence translation technology became the division's saving grace, allowing it to translate the test into five languages at the cost other states were paying for a single language. Other states had already undertaken the endeavor and estimated the project would cost $50,000 per language, per iteration of the test. SALT LAKE CITY - Utah Driver License Division Director Christopher Caras was terrified when the state first floated the idea of translating the driver's license test into multiple languages. We are committed to a policy of keeping our work force drug free and free from harassment.Editor's note: This is part of a KSL.com series looking at the rise of artificial intelligence technology tools such as ChatGPT, the opportunities and risks they pose and what impacts they could have on various aspects of our daily lives. Granite does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or disability. Granite School District is an equal opportunity employer. This means that you will hit the top of the salary schedule earlier in your career, meaning greater lifetime earnings!įor more information on our great pay and benefits, please review our 2021-2022 HR Recruiting Magazine. After your first successful year of teaching you start moving up steps like any other teacher. Any teacher that joins the districts with five (5) or less years of experience, starts at over $50,000 per year! That’s not all. Our teacher salary schedule starts on step 6. This is especially true for early career educators. Granite School District provides one of the best compensation packages in the state of Utah. When you join our district, you’re joining a dedicated and exemplary group of educators and other professionals working to ensure that each Granite student leaves us prepared for college, career, and life in the 21st century world. We believe you can build a solid future in Granite School District. Thank you for your interest in joining the Granite School District team! Apply for Employment or Manage Application
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