{"id":355,"date":"2014-10-14T13:24:42","date_gmt":"2014-10-14T18:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.usedwriters.com\/?p=355"},"modified":"2014-10-14T13:24:42","modified_gmt":"2014-10-14T18:24:42","slug":"why-join-national-court-reporters-association-ncra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usedwriters.com\/?p=355","title":{"rendered":"Why Join the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Why Join the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)<\/h1>\n<p>\\nCourt reporting is a rewarding, profitable career. For those who are currently working as stenographers or are studying to complete their certification, joining the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) is an excellent way to enjoy all of the benefits that come with this exciting career path. The organization provides training, certifications, networking opportunities and job placement services to help candidates achieve all of their personal and professional goals.\\n\\nToday, court reporters use sophisticated <a title=\"Used Shorthand Machines\" href=\"\/stenograph-machines\/\">shorthand machines<\/a> to transcribe spoken words quickly and accurately. Because stenography equipment seems so advanced, it might be surprising to learn that shorthand reporters have been active since the late 1800s. The World&#8217;s Congress of Stenographers, the organization that would later become the National Court Reporters Association, first assembled in 1893. To make stenography a more respected profession, the organization developed a standardized certification in 1937. The NCRA&#8217;s registered professional reporter (RPR) certification is currently recognized in 22 states.\\n\\nIn the early 20th century, many stenographers served in the military or worked in court systems back home. The current variety of stenography jobs outside of courts gives professionals many opportunities to find the career path that fits their interests. The NCRA doesn&#8217;t only represent stenographers who transcribe depositions and court proceedings. NCRA also provides certifications and assistance to broadcast captioners, real-time reporters and computer access real-time translation (CART) providers. These certifications can earn professionals positions in schools, videography studios and broadcast corporations.\\n\\nThe NCRA provides several membership options for current stenographers, students and stenography educators. The organization&#8217;s publications and services connect members with peers, job opportunities, training courses and continuing education programs. NCRA also provides customized insurance plans, retirement programs and other benefits. With assistance from the NCRA, certified stenographers and stenography students can discover their ideal career path and explore employment options as a court reporter, a freelance stenographer or a professional employed by a <a title=\"What Is A Court Reporter\" href=\"\/blog\/court-reporting\/court-reporter\/\">court reporting<\/a> firm. Professional experiences and job opportunities can lead members to jobs in another state or region. They may also enjoy the opportunity to work for themselves in a freelance capacity or to establish a reporting firm that provides stenography services to local courts and businesses. With help from the NCRA, qualified professionals can achieve success and develop a well-rounded career and client base. The possibilities that come with an NCRA stenography certification are limitless.\\n<\/p>\n<h4><em>Affordable Used Shorthand\u00a0Machines 1-800-323-4247<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>\\nWhen considering investing in a court reporting machine, be sure to select a model (<a title=\"Professional court reporting machine\" href=\"\/stenograph-machines\/diamante-professional-writer\/\">professional court reporting shorthand machine<\/a> or <a title=\"Student court reporting machine\" href=\"\/stenograph-machines\/wave-student-writer\/\">student court reporting shorthand machine<\/a>), which meets your particular needs. Also, go with a reputable manufacturer who stands behind their product and has been producing court reporting machines for many years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Join the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) \\nCourt reporting is a rewarding, profitable career. 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