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After Christmas Recycling - Not Just for Christmas Trees Anymore
Many of us found the latest in cell phones, computers or TV’s under the Christmas tree this year and some may be wondering what to do with our old ones. EPA has the answer: Plug-In to eCycling.
NOWCC: Older and Better
NOWCC is celebrating its 14th anniversary and, as is our custom, we find ourselves in an attitude of reflection about where we have been as an organization and where we hope to be in the future.
NOWCC Welcomes Al Ressler as Director, Eastern Field Office
NOWCC encourages employers of all shapes and sizes, including government, to Discover the Power of Experience©. In its exhaustive search to identify the person with the ‘right stuff’ to succeed the retiring Jack Everett as Director, Eastern Field Office, NOWCC followed its own advice and has welcomed Mr. Alton Ressler, a man of many talents, to its staff.
ACES Enrollees Provide Technical Assistance to NRCS & Small Farmers
NOWCC ACES Enrollees, Judi Craddock, Randy Kimble and Mike Lilly, busy at work.
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ACES Enrollee, Mike Lilly, featured in Pearl, MS Special Edition Newsletter
NOWCC ACES Enrollee, Mike Lilly, presents Soils Education at the largest community college in Mississippi, Hinds Community College. To read the full story, please click here, then go to page 5.
National Air and Radiation Environmental Lab (NAREL) in Action
NOWCC's staff visits SEE Enrollees and Monitors at the EPA National Air and Radiation Environmental Laboratory (NAREL) in Montgomery, AL.
NOWCC Named a Featured Partner by Ohio NRCS.
NRCS partnered with NOWCC in 2008 to establish and manage the ACES Program in the state. Currently 13 older workers assist the agency with conservation efforts.
Bridget Farley Named Director of Western Field Operations for NOWCC
Congratulations to our new Director of Western Field Operations, Bridget Farley (formerly Yupcavage).
NOWCC Applauds EPA for 40 Years of Contributions to Our Environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency celebrated its founding on December 2, 1970
NOWCC Welcomes Danielle Spiker as the new Payroll Specialist
We are pleased to announce that Danielle Spiker has joined NOWCC as a Payroll Specialist in our Payroll Department in late November. Danielle has been with our organization on a temporary basis since July 2010.
NOWCC in the News
Our own Joel Reaser, Vice President for Business Operations, was recently quoted in the Forbes magazine. To read the story, click here.
NOWCC Welcomes Aleth Almelor as the new Payroll Specialist
We are pleased to announce that Aleth Almelor has joined NOWCC as a Payroll Specialist in our Payroll Department in mid September. Aleth has been with our organization on a temporary basis since April 2010.
Happy Anniversary NOWCC!
It has been another great year for NOWCC. With over 670 enrollees in the SEE and ACES Programs, we find ourselves busier than ever and always searching for new ways to work more efficiently and cost effectively.
NATIONAL EMPLOY OLDER WORKERS WEEK – September 19th – 25th
As a company that has been built for and by older workers, NOWCC is proud to add our voices to those honoring the older worker this week. We know first hand that no segment of the labor force is more dedicated and experienced than older workers.Over 50 Crowd Turns to Social Networking Sites
More and more, those over age 50 are abandoning the coffee klatch in favor of the computer.
NOWCC Welcomes Keith McBean as the ACES Grants Analyst
We are pleased to announce that
NOWCC Welcomes Linda Farina to the South Central Field Office
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DocuSign is Here
We are introducing an electronic system called DocuSign to process our enrollee forms.
NRCS Celebrates 75 years of Conservation
NOWCC would like to extend our congratulations to the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
NOWCC Board Member inducted into Defense Logistic Agency Hall of Fame
Mr. Alton Ressler, a member of the NOWCC Board of Directors, was one of seven inductees into the Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Hall of Fame on May 26.
ASPECT Tracks BP Spill
Several months ago NOWCC featured SEE Enrollee, Mike Mulligan, in his role with the ASPECT team on our Enrollee Spotlight
NOWCC Welcomes Pamela Lewis to the Western Field Office!
We are pleased to announce that Pamela Lewis has joined NOWCC as a full-time Assistant Recruiter as of March 29th.
62 years old? Don’t visit a national park without one! (The Interagency Senior Pass, that is.)
Honored nationwide at Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Fish and Wildlife sites.
Michael M. Durkin Announces Retirement
It is hard to imagine NOWCC without Mike Durkin but he has announced his retirement which will be effective April 1, 2010.
Exciting News about our own Fannie Walker
We are very pleased to announce that Ms. Fannie Walker has accepted the newly created ACES Recruiter and Program Specialist position with NOWCC, effective March 13th 2010. Ms. Walker joined NOWCC in 2008 as a Payroll Specialist and has been instrumental in ensuring that payroll is processed on time every two weeks.
Older Workers Get Back to Work
In the game of work, sometimes life just isn't fair. According to career expert Joni Daniels, often times the older you are, the longer it takes to find a job. That's where planning comes into play. On Good Morning Maryland @ 9, Daniels explained how to gain a competitive advantage.
NOWCC's Newest Board Member
As the newest member of our Board of Directors, Ellen Tunstall brings a lifetime of experience of public service, an impressive resume demonstrating the ability to solve workforce issues, and a personal connection with the older worker that will help the NOWCC Board grow and the organization achieve its considerable potential.
EPA Guide to Smart Growth and Active Aging
If you are currently planning your retirement or reassessing your retirement plans in light of today’s economy.
ADP ezLaborManager E-Timesheet Helpful Hints
All NOWCC Enrollees use ADP ezLaborManager electronic timesheet system to report their time. Click on the headline for helpful hints on completing your next electronic timesheet! To login to ADP ezLaborManager click here.
Questions about Social Security?
The recent downturn in the economy has many of us watching our penniesSavvy Soil Conservation Pioneer
The fact a dust storm from the Great Plains rolled throughCuyahoga River Fire and the Creation of EPA
The fire that led to EPA and the Clean Water Act.
ADP ezLaborManager - Electronic Timesheets Are Here
The Transition to Electronic Timesheet System Has Been Completed.Parenting has come full circle for boomers
The culture both born of and shaped by our society provides little relief from the indignities experienced by aging parents or from the sobering awareness of what lies ahead for us, their children.
ACES Program
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) now has a permanently authorized Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program. Congress established the ACES Program with the passage of The Food & Energy Security Act of 2007 (the Farm Bill) on May 22, 2008.
Electronic Time Sheets are becoming a reality for enrollees!
We are implementing electronic timesheets.