Senior Community Service Employment Program
   
SER National is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to operate the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) focusing on the training and employment needs of the mature worker. SER serves over 3,500 participants in 8 states each year. SCSEP, in its fourth year of operation, is administered locally by SER sub grantees in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Rhode Island, Texas, and Wisconsin

Participants in the SER SCSEP come from all walks of life, have diverse work experiences and possess various levels of education. SER partners with local non-profit organizations (host agencies) to provide participants with training opportunities to update their skills. SER SCSEP has been successful in placing individuals in full and part-time jobs that will benefit them economically and socially.
 

SER offers the following services to the three groups served by SCSEP:
 
Mature Workers (SCSEP Participant)
Training tailored to skill level and employment needs
Work Experience in a community service assignment
Placement in jobs with flexible schedules and benefits
   
Community-based Organizations/local and state and government agencies
Opportunity to support and train mature workers
Additional trained staff to help organization fulfill its mission
Partnerships to benefit the community.
   
Employers
Subsidized training assistance
Workers with proven work ethic and dedication
Mature workers who will mentor younger workers.
   
Frequently Asked Questions About SCSEP
   
What is SCSEP?
  The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide training for low-income job seekers, age 55 and older. The goal of SCSEP is to train individuals for part-time or full-time employment at the completion of the training
   
Who is eligible for SCSEP?
  To be eligible for SCSEP, individuals must be unemployed and meet age, income and residency requirements. Please contact the SCSEP office in your area for more information
   
Is there a cost for training with SCSEP?
  Training is provided at no cost to participants in SCSEP.
   
Do I get paid while training with SCSEP?
  SCSEP participants are paid for training approximately 20 hours per week at the federal or state minimum wage, whichever is higher.
   
How long do I train in SCSEP?
  The training period varies from individual to individual, and usually lasts several months, not years.
   
Do you help me find a job?
  Yes, SCSEP staff help you develop your resume, identify job leads, prepare you for interviews, and assist with other job search related activities. 
   
Where can I obtain information about SCSEP in my area?
  Below is a listing and contact information for the SER SCSEP offices.
   
Where do I find out about SCSEP if SER does not have SCSEP in my state?
  If SER SCSEP is not in your state, you may contact the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for information on the office nearest you.  The DOL toll free number is:  1-877-US2-JOBS.
   
SER operates SCSEP in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Rhode Island, Texas, and Wisconsin
 
SER SCSEP Locations & Contact Information
   

Fresno SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc.
407 S. Clovis Ave., Suite 109
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881

Rocky Mountain SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc.
3555 Pecos Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 480-9394

Florida SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc.
5600 N.W. 36th St., Suite 561
Miami, FL  33122
(305) 871-2820

Central States SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc.
3948 W. 26th St., Suite 213
Chicago, IL  60623
(773) 542-9030

SER Corporation of Kansas
1020 N. Main St., Suite. D
Wichita, KS 67203-3617
(316) 264-5372
Toll free:  1-877-664-5372

Rhode Island SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc.
101 Main Street, Suite. 302
Pawtucket, RI 02860-4117
(401) 724-1820

SER-Jobs for Progress of the Texas Gulf Coast, Inc.
7211 Regency Square, Ste. 150
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 773-6000

Milwaukee SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc.
551 W. Historic Mitchell Street
Milwaukee, WI  53204
(414) 649-2640
   
SER National SCSEP Operations in Texas:
   

SER National SCSEP of Jefferson County
c/o Texas Workforce Center
304 Pearl Street, Suite 212
Beaumont, TX  77701
(409) 951-4115

SER National SCSEP of Tarrant County
1100 Circle Drive, Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX  76119
(817) 536-3600

SER National SCSEP of Waco
1315 N. 15th Street
Waco, TX  76707
(254) 753-4900
 
Read about the Success Stories  of participants in the SCSEP program.
 
 
Related Information
SER National funded by DOL for Generational Diversity Awareness Program


SER National has been funded by the U.S. Department of Labor 502(e) Program to create a Generational Diversity Awareness Training [GDAT] program with the private sector addressing negative stereotypes surrounding the employment of mature workers. Through this program, SER National will develop partnerships with business and industry and coordinate generational diversity training for local hiring managers and supervisors within the states of Florida, California and Colorado. Key private sector partners include the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (“MFHA”) and The Home Depot.


The overarching program goal is to create a local infrastructure where the Senior Community Service Employment participant, who is looking for unsubsidized employment, and the local hiring manager, who is seeking a qualified worker, have greater knowledge, understanding and respect for each other.
 
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