To give the date in Spanish, use the definite article el plus a cardinal number (e.g., dos, tres, ... treinta y uno) plus de and the month (plus de and the year). For the first day of the month, use primero, not uno. Hoy es el primero de enero.
Many employers only hire those translators who have a degree, 3-5 years of experience, or both, according to the BLS. You can gain the requisite experience by working for a translation company. You might also complete an internship or do volunteer interpreter work for a community organization.
CELTA courses are usually 4-week intensive programmes although it is sometimes possible to take the course on a part-time basis. In all CELTA courses, observed teaching practice is an important and integral part of the programme. Entry requirements for CELTA courses vary somewhat from centre to centre. Although the course is open to native and non-native speakers, all candidates must be interviewed and take a language awareness test.