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Work-Based Training Program for Older Americans

HOST AGENCIES – SER partners with host agencies (local non-profit organizations 501(c)(3) and government agencies) to provide participants with training opportunities to update their skills. SER SCSEP has successfully placed individuals in full and part-time jobs that benefit them economically and socially. SER SCSEP participants can add to your productivity level. Become a SCSEP partner.

EMPLOYERS – SCSEP works each year across the country with more than 100,000 low-income workers age 55 or older. We help them gain and perfect the job skills you need from your employees. Our trained workers provide: Experienced = added value, Qualified = skilled labor, Responsible = work ethic, Talented = diverse abilities.  We can provide your business with the employees you need to be competitive, resulting in a positive impact on your business. Think of SCSEP as an employment agency: providing a pool of candidates for a wide variety of jobs; saves on your training expenses by paying workers for training; understands your business and employment needs.

Meet Albert and Ralph

Ralph Acosta, Jr., a veteran and native New Yorker was recommended to the SER Senior Community Service Employment Program by a case worker at a patriot house he was staying at. From the Marine Corp to prison, Mr. Acosta has had many ups and downs but thanks to SER and the SCSEP, his life is finally on the right track. Mr. Acosta says the SCSEP has “given him the reason and the opportunity to become productive yet again.” Albert Claveran, a veteran, who following his service started his own roofing company where he suffered a serious injury to his leg. His injury led to the closing of his business and left him in a wheel chair for four years. A friend recommended him to the SER Senior Community Service Employment Program, and now, Mr. Claveran says he has found “something to be grateful for.”

Meet Lilith 

Lilith Radish enrolled in the SCSEP Program in 2019 and was excited to get started training. She is a very positive person and would always say have a great day on purpose. Ms. Radish started training at the Willie Carter Center but realized it was not challenging enough for her and asked to be rotated.  We then sent her to a Family Services Woman Shelter because she needed a host agency that was challenging and she could help others which she loves to do. After training there for a short time, we all agreed it was too fast-paced and she needed more computer training. Lilith found a free computer class and signed up at the library, and got rotated to a smaller shelter that was not so fast-paced. Soon the pandemic shut everything and the shelter closed. During that time Lilith stayed positive and tried to find herself a job.

Because of her past, it was hard for her to find a job, and of course the pandemic made it more difficult. Lilith is a recovering addict and has been clean for the last 13 years and likes to stay busy. Earlier this year, she asked to train at Legacy CDC, a local nonprofit in Port Arthur, TX. She started training there in the Spring and within two months she was offered a full-time position. 

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The Senior Community Service Employment Program is funded through the U. S. Dept. of Labor of the Employment and Training Administration as part of an award totaling $25,845,495  with 10% funded from non-Federal sources. The contents of this website do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor.  If you are interested in this federally funded program and would like additional information, please contact us.