Program
Senior Employment Program.
Paid training and on-ramps back to the workforce for low-income adults 55 and older. Federally funded under SCSEP.
FTHRA's 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.
SCSEP is operated under a U.S. Department of Labor grant and in cooperation with The Center for Workforce Inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications
- Must be aged 55 or older
- Must live in one of the following counties: Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, or Washington
- Must be unemployed and actively seeking employment (visit jobs4tn.gov to register for employment services prior to contacting us if possible)
- Must meet the federal income guidelines established by the Department of Labor
What participants receive
- 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, résumé creation, and additional training
How to enroll
Call 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 low-income, older job seekers. Learn more at centerforworkforceinclusion.org.