CWI Works, Inc.

CWI Works, Inc. is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, that specializes in workforce development and employment services for older Americans aged 55 and over. The organization leverages the expertise and experience of senior workers to support federal agencies in meeting their missions while simultaneously providing meaningful employment opportunities and pathways to unsubsidized employment for low-income and unemployed older adults. Through its various federal grant programs, CWI Works, Inc. connects experienced workers with federal, state, and local agencies to address staffing gaps, provide technical assistance, and support conservation and environmental initiatives across the nation.

CWI Works, Inc. has demonstrated extensive experience administering federal grants across multiple programs and funding agencies. The organization serves as a prime grantee under the Department of Labor's Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which provides part-time community service employment and training to low-income individuals aged 55 and older, with a notable award of $50.5 million for Maryland. The organization also administers the Agricultural Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service, with multiple awards totaling over $682,000 in Louisiana and Puerto Rico to deploy experienced senior workers in conservation technical services. Additionally, CWI Works, Inc. manages several EPA Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) program cooperative agreements worth over $1 million, placing experienced enrollees in various EPA offices including the Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Inspector General, Office of Research and Development, and Office of Mission Support. The organization also implements the Experienced Services Program (ESP) through the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, supporting project management, visitor services, facilities management, GIS mapping, and administrative functions at parks and wildlife refuges nationwide. Through the Department of Labor, CWI Works, Inc. also received supplemental grants for workforce development systems modernization. The organization received a sub-award from the Department of Workforce Services in Wyoming under the SCSEP program, demonstrating its role in multi-state workforce service delivery networks. These grants collectively represent a comprehensive portfolio of senior employment and workforce development services that span conservation, environmental protection, community service, and federal agency operations.