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Who are CIGs?
Over the past several years, we’ve been collecting demographic data on NAI's Certified Interpretive Guide program. We've learned quite a bit about the program through the data, listed below. If you would like to download a PDF of this report, please click here.

Over 40 countries are represented, with one or more CIGs originating from that country
(this does not mean that they received the CIG training in that country, only that they
originated from that country).
Age
The 20-29 age group largely represents college students and those starting new positions,
while the 30-59 age group are likely those who may have come to the interpretive
profession from another field or are volunteering while having other employment outside
the field.
CIG Age Chart
 
Highest Level of Education Achieved
 
 
Years of Experience in Interpretation
This indicator tells us that the program is working primarily for the audience for which it
was intended – the new hire or volunteer with little on the ground experience.
 
CIG Years of Exp. Chart
 
Gender
This split closely resembles the membership profile of NAI and seems typical of the
profession currently.
 
CIG gender Chart

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Questions About NAI Certification?
Carrie Koch
Contact NAI Certification Program Specialist Carrie Koch at 888-900-8283 or by e-mail.


Lisa Brochu
Or contact NAI Associate Director Lisa Brochu at 888-900-8283 or by e-mail.



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