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Program Description: The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based training program for older workers. It was authorized by Congress in Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide subsidized, part-time, community service work-based training for low-income persons age 55 or older who have poor employment prospects. Through this program, older workers have access to the SCSEP services as well as other employment assistance available through the One-Stop Career Centers of the workforce investment system.

 

Goal: In addition to providing community services and part-time, work-based training, the program has a goal of placing into unsubsidized jobs the number of participants equal to 30 percent of the authorized positions. Program participants work an average of 20 hours a week and are paid the highest of Federal, State or local minimum wage, or the prevailing wage. They are placed in a wide variety of community service activities at non-profit and public facilities, including day care centers, senior centers, schools and hospitals. It is intended that these community service experiences serve as a bridge to other employment positions that are not supported with Federal funds.

Eligible Participants: Program participants must be at least 55 and have a family income of no more than 25% over the Federal poverty level. Enrollment priority is given to persons over age 60, veterans, and qualified spouses of veterans. Preference is given to minority, limited English-speaking and Indian-eligible individuals. Preference is also given to eligible individuals who have the greatest economic need.

Greenville, SC - 864-467-3325

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