Organizational example:
Experience Works
Organization/Program |
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) |
Program Purpose |
To provide training and employment to low-income workers age 55 and older and community service to local faith-based and community organizations. |
Program Description |
Program participants are evaluated and given a customized employment plan, then placed at “host agencies” (primarily community and faith-based organizations). On average, participants train 20 hours per week and are paid minimum wage. In conjunction with the SCSEP, Experience Works provides high-growth occupational skills training for jobs such as home health aide, nurse assistant, and computer operator. On-the-job training is also provided, whereby participating employers receive partial reimbursement for the training costs. Classroom training is made available and is customized according to individual students’ needs. |
Progress |
In their last program year (2004/2005) the value of services to local communities performed by these workers was more than $190 million. In the last ten years, more than 55,600 seniors have found employment through this program, in such jobs as teachers' aides, emergency dispatchers, care providers, and clerical assistants. |
Contact Information |
Sally Boofer, Vice President of Operations |
Information from Sally Boofer and Martin Rome at Experience Works.