Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Department of Labor (DOL)
What is this?
Places you in a part-time community service job (20 hours/week) at a nonprofit or government agency while you train. Provides on-the-job experience and helps transition to permanent employment.
Am I eligible?
People 55 and older with household income at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. Must be unemployed and want to re-enter the workforce.
Target audience:
Eligible sectors:
What do I get?
Paid part-time work experience at minimum wage or higher
Benefit details may vary based on your eligibility and location.
How to apply
Contact your local Area Agency on Aging or American Job Center. National sponsors like AARP Foundation and Goodwill also run SCSEP programs.
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