National Experienced Workforce Solutions or NEW Solutions is a U.S.-based, nonprofit workforce organization that specializes in mobilizing experienced professionals aged 55 and older to support mission-critical staffing needs in federal agencies. NEW Solutions began operations in 1997, evolving from a unit within AARP that administered the Senior Environmental Employment. The organization operates nationwide across all 50 states.

The organization's core mission is to leverage the expertise and professionalism of experienced workers (55+) to help federal agencies address temporary staffing surges, project-specific requirements, and role gaps, doing so in a cost-effective, efficient manner. The organization presents itself as a bridge between seasoned talent and government agency needs.

Examples of key activities:

• Recruitment and placement
  • The organization recruits professionals aged 55+ (often referred to as “enrollees”) and matches them to roles that align with federal agency projects in administrative, technical, professional, and scientific categories.
• Comprehensive administrative support
  • In addition to recruitment and placement, handles the full human-resources and payroll cycle including onboarding, benefit administration, time-sheet tracking, and administrative payroll services.
• Partnerships with multiple federal agencies
  • Works across a variety of programs and agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Forest Service, and other subdivisions), the U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Geological Survey), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Senior Environmental Employment Program), and the U.S. Department of Labor (Senior Community Service Employment Program).

Resources

NEW Solutions. (n.d.). About NEW Solutions. https://newsolutions.org/about-new-solutions/

NEW Solutions. (n.d.). About NEW Solutions – history and programs. https://newsolutions.org/about-new-solutions-1/