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Created and funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and operated nationwide by the National Older Worker Career Center (NOWCC), the Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program matches experienced workers with government agencies fulfilling environmental mandates.
A Unique Model
SEE Program participants are assigned to government agencies, but are enrolled through grants administered by six non-profit organizations. This public-private partnership benefits both participants and agencies.
Experienced workers can choose from thousands of government-sponsored positions, without taking civil service exams. They receive personal attention from NOWCC, as well as flexible work arrangements and excellent health insurance.
Agencies are able to fill support needs quickly and cost-effectively. Because NOWCC handles recruitment, payroll, and human resources, government can access the precise skills needed for a project, without committing to internally staffing a new position.
A Diverse Program
SEE Program positions range from clerical to scientific, and are located nationwide, from offices in downtown Washington, DC to field studies in the mountains of Colorado.
The participants are as unique as the positions they fill. Whether age 55 or 94, a high school graduate or a PhD, each participant draws on years of irreplaceable experience and knowledge.
An Enduring Legacy
The talents of our participants, combined with the proven advantages of the model, account for the SEE Program's continuing success. The pilot project - a pesticide inventory project in Iowa - was launched in 1975. In the three decades since, the program has expanded to over 1,500 participants supporting the EPA, the Departments of Interior, Army, Commerce, Defense, and Energy, and the White House.
The SEE Program's flexible model benefits both experienced workers and government agencies. And the SEE Program's ongoing contribution to protecting the environment is something that we can all be proud of.
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