The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based job training program for the elder. In SCSEP, participants gain work experience in a variety of community service activities at nonprofit and public facilities; including schools, hospitals, day-care centers, and senior centers.
As an eligible SCSEP participant, you will receive a variety of benefits that will help you transition into your new job. Some of these benefits include:
- Acquiring new job skills
- Updating your existing job skills
- Gaining self-confidence
- Learning workplace systems and procedures
- Improving on your resume
- Providing community service
Eligible individuals for SCSEP must meet the following required minimum requirements:
- Age 55 years and older
- Low Income
- Unemployed
- Resident of Harris, Polk or Dallas County
Agencies who wish to host a participant MUST:
- Be government agencies; OR
- Be a private nonprofit organization with 501(c) (3) designation from the Internal Revenue Service.
If you are interested in becoming a host agency please contact Anna Farris at
346-374-8516 or [email protected]
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