American Sign Language [ASL] is the third most commonly used language in the United States after English and Spanish. Since COVID, the demand for learning ASL via Zoom has skyrocketed. The knowledge of ASL can be utilized in most fields. This workshop will help you better understand ASL and the d/Deaf community as well as d/Deaf culture as it relates to court reporting, captioning, and CART. I am honored to speak with the members of the NCRA and to share a window into my life as a Deaf ASL instructor and individual. Total CEU 0.1

In this informative seminar, attendees will  discuss the best audio options for remote depositions.  If you’ve ever had a question about cables, connections or settings for remote webinars, this is the place to learn.   Attendees will also go over some of the major and hidden settings of Zoom that will enhance the reporter’s’ experience and confidence in remote Zoom settings.  *Note this is a live webinar* Total CEU 0.125

Free webinar for NCRA members - This presentation will take a look at the mental health, wellness, and addiction issues plaguing the legal profession. Using mindfulness-based emotional intelligence, participants will explore the different types of stress, the ways stress can impact individuals in positive and negative ways, and will identify their own personal stressors. Participants will then learn the concept of recovery and how specific recovery techniques can be used respond to stress in a more healthy way. Finally, participants will discuss the correlation between recovery and resilience, specifically focusing on practical ways to be a more resilient professional in the face of life stressors and the vicarious trauma faced in the legal profession. Key concepts: • Self-Awareness • Stress • Resilience • Recovery • Mindfulness • Vicarious Trauma CEU: 0.0

Learn how to use social media to build your personal and professional brand; create valuable content for the stenography industry, and increase your engagement with audiences who may be interested in court reporting as a career. Total CEU 0.1 *This is a live webinar and will be recorded for those unable to attend live. Registrations expire 30 days after live event.

Free webinar for NCRA members -This session will introduce or reinforce what secondary & vicarious trauma are, what they look like, and how they contribute to burnout, diminished wellness, and impaired professional capacity. We will also discuss both well-known and not so well known “wellness” strategies that can make things better. Finally, this will all be discussed in the context of the “Syndemic Times” we are living in. CEU: 0.0

Captioning setups can be a little scary, so we're here to help! Ariana and Amanda will go over what you need to be successful as a captioner at home and on-site. They will cover what hardware you need. Do you really need headphones? Yes! They will also cover software for an office in your home and what you need to bring to on-site jobs to succeed. Join us to learn about captioning setups! Total CEU 0.1 *This is a live webinar and will be recorded for those unable to attend live. Registrations expire 30 days after live event.*

Buying a new computer? Wondering which antivirus software is best? Which cloud storage service should you use? What is cloud storage? This webinar will bring you face-to-face with the technology of 2023 covering a range of topics to make you as tech-savvy and cyber-wise as you want – or need - to be! Topics include but are not limited to: What to look for in buying a new computer, cloud storage options, secure networking at home and at the office, and so much more! Total CEU 0.1

In conjunction with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, our NCRA Technology Committee tackles cybersecurity in this session, including the top tools to protect your computer and online accounts and how to get started with them today. This is a live webinar and will be recorded for those unable to attend live. Total CEU 0.1

In this EMPOWERING webinar you will learn three levels of situational awareness as well as self defense strategies. Using best practices, you will develop your situational awareness and learn how to listen to that "gut feeling". Also you will learn what self defense is and is not and recognize when to use it. Total CEU 0.1 *This is a live webinar and will be recorded for those unable to attend live. Registrations expire 30 days after live event.*

We invite you to participate in our upcoming session where we will explore practical applications and techniques for optimizing Excel in the workplace. We will explore templates for things like tracking expenses so that a clean new file can be generated for each new file. Formatting of data will be discussed including tips for printing versus onscreen usage, formatting stubborn data that won’t convert to a number, using the format painter, and conditional formatting. Various tools to effectively manage and clean up data will be reviewed including efficiently removing duplicate data, merging and splitting columns, using cross reference formulas between worksheets, advanced sort and filter options, paste special options and creating summary charts using pivot tables. Join us and discover the full potential of Excel in enhancing your productivity and efficiency.  Total CEU 0.1 *This is a live webinar and will be recorded for those unable to attend live. Registrations expire 30 days after live event.