This project S primary purpose is to add temporary experienced skilled workers through the congressionally authorized experienced services program by providing a candidate who will assist in the…

National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. (NEW Solutions) received a $102,732.85 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Experienced Services Program (CFDA 15.682), effective May 1, 2025 through May 1, 2026. The primary deliverable is the creation of a Post Wildfire Recovery Handbook designed for compatibility with Department of the Interior (DOI) Manual standards. The project fulfills the congressionally authorized Experienced Services Program by deploying a temporary, skilled workforce professional aged 55 and older to contribute to this mission-critical resource development.

The handbook will provide comprehensive guidance for post-wildfire recovery operations, supporting the Fish and Wildlife Service's natural resource management and restoration activities. This award exemplifies the Experienced Services Program's approach of leveraging experienced professionals to address time-sensitive agency needs while providing meaningful employment opportunities for qualified older Americans in federal service roles.

This project S primary purpose is to add temporary experienced skilled workers through the congressionally authorized experienced services program by providing a candidate who will assist in the creation of a post wildfire recovery handbook that is compatible with the DOI manual.