The mission of the NLSC is to maintain an available group of on-call language-capable members who provide support to requesting federal agencies.
As part of the enrollment process, applicants seeking NLSC membership certify their language skills by self-assessing their speaking, reading, listening and writing abilities.
As a general rule, NLSC Members possess professional working proficiency rating at a Level 3 or higher on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale.
The NLSC is an invaluable resource for federal agencies and provides a cost-effective solution that addresses surge requirements, contingency plans and language gaps within the organization’s workforce.
Members are a part of a unique network of multilingual speakers and a first-of-its kind organization that values language skills, diversity, and culture.