Senior Community Service Employment Program
SCSEP aims to reduce barriers to employment for adults 55+ who are seeking to enter or reenter the workforce. Through training, job coaching, and more, participants will be more competitive in their search for unsubsidized employment.
Putting Experience to Work
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) has been provided through Area Agency on Aging since 1984. The program provides high-quality job training and employment assistance for job seekers aged 55+ who are income-eligible and looking to enter or reenter the workforce. Participants receive on-the-job training while working, allowing them to be more competitive in their search for unsubsidized employment.
- Program Eligibility Requirements:
- Ages 55+
- Limited income
- Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
- Benefits of the program:
- Build skills and self-confidence
- Job-related counseling
- Paid training
Frequently Asked Questions
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides high-quality job training and employment assistance for job seekers aged 55+ who are income-eligible and looking to enter or reenter the workforce. Participants receive on-the-job training while working, allowing them to be more competitive in their search for unsubsidized employment.
Eligibility requirements for SCSEP include:
- Age 55 and older
- Low income (Area Agency on Aging staff will review income limits with you after expressing interest in the program)
- Not currently working
- Residing in Berrien, Cass, or Van Buren counties
SCSEP provides robust on-the-job training for adults aged 55 and up entering or reentering the workforce. Program participants build skills allowing them to be more competitive in their search for unsubsidized employment.
Sometimes. Interested SCSEP participants should express interest in the program by contacting our Volunteer & Senior Engagement team at 269.983.7058 or by completing the Interest Form. Every effort is made to get those eligible for the program enrolled as quickly as possible.
SCSEP matches participants with a job at a partner organization while providing on-the-job training and coaching. Participants gain skills to help them to be more competitive in their search for unsubsidized employment.
SCSEP participants earn a wage while enrolled in the program. The goal of the program is to help participants gain skills to be more competitive in their search for unsubsidized employment.
Interested in participating in SCSEP?
Complete the Interest Form or contact our Volunteer & Senior Engagement team to begin the eligibility process.