Peter Argondizzo, founder of Glenview-based translation firm Argo Translation, spoke to two university audiences recently about his firm’s mission and offered advice to students seeking employment in the industry.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Argondizzo spoke recently to students and faculty about his 23-year journey from UWM’s Curtin Hall to Argo’s formation. He stressed that there is a viable path to multiple careers in the translation industry. Lorena Terando, director of UWM’s Translation & Interpretation Studies

“We are always deeply grateful for Peter’s dedication and his continued support for our program and our students,” Terando added. “He has had a positive impact at every level.”

In March, Argondizzo shared his view of the current state of the language industry and upcoming career trends with students and faculty in the Center for Translation Studies at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. He also offered tips on how students can market themselves to agencies in the job search process.

Wail Hassan, professor of Comparative Literature and English and director of the center, said, “Visits from practicing professionals and industry leaders like Peter Argondizzo are inspirational for our students, offering them rich opportunities to interact directly with, and to learn from, people who have succeeded in the profession. Those visits also allow our faculty to keep abreast of the latest trends in the T&I market. This type of partnership strengthens the training we give to our students and offers them the opportunity to develop their

professional networks.”