• Ten Tips To Promote Your Profession

    Insights, Advice and Resources from the Veritext Peer Advisory Council (VPAC)

    Resources For You!

WATCH ON DEMAND

Listen in as Christy Pratt, RCR, RPR, CLR, Andrea Wecker, CSR, RDR, CRR, CRC, and Karen Hart, RMR, CRR — members of the Veritext Peer Advisory Council (VPAC) — discuss ten different ways to help showcase steno and encourage the next generation of court reporters. Register now to watch the recording and scroll down for tangible resources to help recruit new students.

  • HOW DID WE GET HERE & OUR MUTUAL GOAL

    Our panelists briefly discuss the current state of the industry and the various roles that are impacted when a proceeding cannot be covered.

    The health of our industry is reliant upon recruiting top-tier, professionals to capture the record. Our panelists discuss the importance of recognizing the power that you hold in re-popularizing the profession and that your efforts are vital.

  • 10 TIPS TO PROMOTE YOUR PROFESSION

    To have an impact, we need to come together to revitalize the profession. Scroll down for 10+ different ways to spotlight the opportunity of court reporting with the goal of driving enrollment.

  • HEAR FROM THE AUDIENCE!

    • “That was by far the best seminar you have had so far!  Thoroughly enjoyed it.”
    • “It is so refreshing to have subject matter that you actually WANT to listen to.  Thanks!!  Great job.”
    • “It was awesome.  Got me pumped to promote my profession.”
    • “I have to say this is the best webinar involving court reporting that I’ve ever seen.”
    • “All three reporters were positive and forward-looking.  What a great 90 minutes.”

REGISTER TO WATCH THE RECORDING

This recording was created from a live webinar broadcast hosted on February 6, 2023. Reporters and videographers are not eligible for Continuing Education Credits through the NCRA, AAERT, or any other association by watching this recorded video. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]. © 2023 This webinar is owned and copyrighted by Veritext. Any recording, transcribing, or distribution of the webinar in whole or in part is prohibited without the express written permission of Veritext.

RESOURCES TO HELP YOU PROMOTE YOUR PROFESSION

Use the resources below to recruit new students to the profession!

  • DOWNLOAD & SHARE THIS VIDEO!
    • Download & Share!
      Thank you to court reporters Lacy Kern, Becky Martin, Katie Otuyelu, Penny Pennline, Christy Pratt, Bill Roberts, Mickey Turner, Andrea Wecker, Jaromey Weel, and Charlene Claudia White for submitting their videos to help us create this 2-minute video!  Please download this video and begin sharing far and wide to help inspire the next generation.
  • SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
    • Share our #CRCW23 posts on Facebook and LinkedIn between Feb 4-11th
    • Post a photo of your machine or set up 
    • Download the image below to share your profession with your friends and family
    • Add an inspiring caption that will inspire someone to consider court reporting as a unique and rewarding career option!
    • Pro Tip!
      Always maintain a positive attitude when posting and commenting about your profession on social media. Current or potential students may be part of groups you’re in or following industry pages. If they’re researching the profession, or looking for mentors or advice, it is imperative that they find a welcoming community in the comments section.

Image Source: JCR | “Drive into 2023 with NCRA A to Z”

  • VOLUNTEER WITH PROJECT STENO
    • Project Steno needs volunteers!
      Volunteering with Project Steno has never been easier.  Now you can be part of a successful program AND earn professional development credits, while you’re at it!
  • VOLUNTEER WITH THE NCRA
    • Teach an “A to Z™” course
      NCRA “A to Z™” program leaders work with small groups of participants as they learn how to write the alphabet and numbers in steno. This program does not follow any particular theory. Participants use loaner steno machines during sessions and outside practice. Leaders will receive training materials to use during the program.

Image Source: DesignsByVRA Etsy Shop

Download the flyer
  • SEND PERSONAL EMAILS
    • Draft a personal message to your friends and family encouraging them to consider or share the court reporting profession.
    • Be sure to attach and link to the resources above!
  • SET A GOAL!
    • Set a goal
      • To recruit just one new person to enroll in an “intro-to-steno” course
      • To post once a week or month about your profession
      • To verbally share about court reporting with a certain amount of people each day
      • To send out a certain amount of emails to your friends and family about the profession

DID YOU KNOW?

VERITEXT STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER

Did you know that those who are interested in a career in steno can visit the Veritext Student Resource Center, or www.veritext.com/LEARNSTENO, for more information? 

Prospective students will find carefully curated resources to help them register for an “Intro to Steno” program, choose a court reporting school, apply for scholarships, and more!  

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VERITEXT SUPPORTS PROECT STENO

Did you know that volunteering with Project Steno has never been easier?  Now you can be part of a successful program AND earn professional development credits, while you’re at it!  If you’re interested, Project Steno needs volunteer instructors for Basic Training (a six-week intro-to-steno program).  Just meet one day or evening per week for two hours and they’ll handle all of the admin tasks so you can focus on teaching.

VOLUNTEER

VERITEXT-HOSTED STENO PROGRAM

Did you know that Veritext hosts a court reporter training program? If you know someone who might be interested in a career as a court reporter, let them know about the Veritext-hosted court reporter training program offered through the Maryland Community College! Students can take Theory I & II and Speed Development remotely –from anywhere– via Zoom.

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VERITEXT STENO SCHOLARSHIPS

Did you know that Veritext offers scholarships through multiple different steno programs throughout North America? Our scholarships are awarded to new or returning students seeking to learn stenography theory and to advance through training programs designed to help them increase speed and achieve completion.

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FOR OUR PARTNERS

REFER A FRIEND!

You and your friend to EACH earn $500 when your friend takes at least 30 jobs within the first 90 days of being eligible to work!

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CEU WEBINAR SERIES

Veritext is proud to offer convenient and complimentary Continuing Educational Webinars for our partners across the country.

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THE PARTNER COMMUNITY

Where Court Reporters, Videographers, Interpreters (and more!) come for everything Veritext.

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THE VERITEXT VOICE

“The Veritext Voice” is a newsletter for our independent contractor partners!

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BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH VERITEXT

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    Whether you’re a Zoom expert or still new to taking remote depositions, you deserve a strong support system to guide you through it. We’ve worked hard to create the tools and education that will enable you to keep earning while you deliver an exceptional experience on every assignment. Learn more.

  • WIDEST POOL OF WORK IN THE INDUSTRY

    When you accept assignments through Veritext, you will have access to the widest pool of work in the industry. Choose remote or in-person jobs in your desired location.

  • PROMPT PAYMENT ON INVOICES UPON BILLING THE CLIENT

    Working with Veritext means you’ve got the resources and stability of the industry leader behind you. One of the benefits of working with Veritext is the peace of mind that comes with prompt payments on your invoices upon billing the client.

  • COMPLIMENTARY CONTINUING EDUCATION

    We are proud to offer convenient, complimentary CEU webinars to a national audience in the hope of fostering meaningful conversations, new ideas, and professional growth. Learn more.

  • TRUSTED ADVOCATE OF THE INDUSTRY

    Veritext is strongly committed to achieving significant progress towards strengthening and advancing the profession of court reporting. We believe that inspiring and educating the next generation is vital to the continued success of the industry and remain dedicated to raising awareness through partnerships and collaboration. Learn more.

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