Our Expertise

Employees Who Don't Speak English

With our experience in ESL (English as a Second Language), we create and facilitate instruction that is understood by those who speak English as a second language. Our instruction is done only in English, even at beginning levels. That means, if your employees speak many different languages, you won't need separate classes for all of them. 

Workplace English

Our courses are designed for the workplace. We focus on the needs of employees within their companies: communicating with supervisors, understanding U.S. workplace culture, employer expectations, safety language, and asking questions, etc.

Cultural Understanding

We have experience interacting with and teaching individuals from all over the world. We believe it is important to understand cultural differences and how those differences are expressed in workplace interactions. Our cultural knowledge and experience are incorporated into all of our training programs.

CATHY MARTIN

Co-Founder, Owner

Cathy Martin, owner of Multilingual Workforce, is invested in bringing together people from diverse cultures, languages, and backgrounds. She has a degree in teaching English as a second language and has worked with non-native English speakers for over 15 years. She and her team work with companies who hire people who don’t speak English, helping all levels of the organization overcome language barriers in the workplace. 

She’s worked with a variety of companies in manufacturing, education, food production, and government. She loves to help leaders understand the nuances of language learning and cultural differences. She hopes to inspire empathy and encourage connection through her work.

She is married to her high school sweetheart and is mom to two beautiful children. She loves reading fiction and drinking a strong cup of tea.

emma devlin

Program Development Coordinator 

Emma Devlin has a passion for equipping those who face language barriers to excel in both their education and professional career. She has a degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and has a variety of experience teaching English within the community and for career purposes. 

She is newly married and presently lives with her husband in Williamsport, PA. In her free time, Emma enjoys spending time outside whenever she can, as well as crocheting and curling up on the couch with a good book.

linda yang

Instructor

Linda Yang has a heart for the immigrant and refugee.  She remembers the struggles her parents experienced learning a new language and integrating into a different culture while trying to preserve their own. Linda is passionate about lifelong learning, as she has seen it open doors of opportunity. Her desire is to equip others to succeed in their everyday life, and advance their  education and professional careers.  She is earning her Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages degree.

Linda and her husband are parents to 4 wonderful children who keep them on their toes. In their free time, their family enjoys traveling, snowboarding, volleyball, and watching movies.