Senior Employment Program
First Tennessee Human Resource Agency’s (FTHRA) Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a federally funded training program that assists low-income, unemployed seniors in gaining viable job skills through paid training at various non-profit and government agencies.
The FTHRA SCSEP program is funded by a $43.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. This funding provides 90% of the support for SCSEP, with CWI Works, Inc. and its subgrantees providing approximately $4.9 million in non-federal match. The SCSEP Program is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications
To qualify for the program, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be aged 55 or older
- You must live in one of the following counties: Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi or Washington in Tennessee
- You must be unemployed and actively seeking employment (please visit www.jobs4tn.gov to register for employment services prior to contacting us if possible)
- You must meet the federal income guidelines established by the Department of Labor
Program Participants Recieve
- Individual Employment Plan (IEP) developed by staff to address barriers participants may have for employment
- Paid minimum wage ($7.25/hr) for approximately 20 hours a week
- Work experience through various community service projects
- Job search skills, interviewing skills, resume creation, and additional training
How to Enroll
- Enroll today by calling 423-461-7844 or 423-461-7845. One of our job staff will call you to further explain the program and the procedures for enrollment.
The Center for Workforce Inclusion
For nearly 60 years, The Center for Workforce Inclusion, formerly Senior Service America, has been building pathways to employment for our low-income, older job seekers. You may learn more about The Center at Workforce Development for Older Americans – The Center for Workforce Inclusion
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