Official Site of The State of New JerseySCSEP/WorkForce 55+
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)/WorkForce 55+ is the only federal program targeted to help older workers obtain employment and self-sufficiency. SCSEP enables thousands of low-income seniors each year to earn and learn.
SCSEP participants gain work experience in a variety of community service activities at non-profit and public facilities, including schools, libraries, hospitals, day-care centers and senior centers. Participants train an average of 18 hours a week and are given stipends at minimum wage. This training serves as a bridge to employment for participants.
While enrolled in the program participants receive:
- Assessments;
- Individual Employment Plans;
- Case Management; and
- Training
Participants must be at least 55, unemployed and have a family income of no more than 125% of the federal poverty level. Enrollment priority is given to individuals who:
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Are 65 years of age or older
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Have a disability
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Have limited English proficiency
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Have low literacy skills
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Reside in a rural area
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Are veterans (or eligible spouses of veterans) for purposes of the Jobs for Veterans Act
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Have low employment prospects
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Have failed to find employment after using WIOA services
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Are homeless or at risk for homelessness
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Are formerly incarcerated or on supervision from release from prison or jail within five years of the date of initial eligibility determination
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609-813-3921 |
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856-549-0626 |
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609-224-2039 |
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856-238-6742 |
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973-395-3249 |
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973-733-5772 |
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856-251-6810 |
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201-217-7007 |
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Hunterdon County One-Stop Career Center - Flemington |
908-782-2371 |
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732-937-5237 |
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732-683-8850 |
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973-383-2775 |
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Union County One-Stop Career Center - Plainfield |
908-412-7969 |
