This is a brief overview of the DOEA Sponsored SCSEP Older Worker Program that FIWI operates in north central Florida.

1. FIWI Senior CommunityFIWI Senior Community
Service Employment ProgramService Employment Program
(SCSEP)(SCSEP)
Sponsored by the FloridaSponsored by the Florida
Department of ElderDepartment of Elder
AffairsAffairs

2. SCSEP OverviewSCSEP Overview
 SCSEP is a Job Training Program for Older
Workers
 It provides:
• Subsidized job training
• Support service referrals
• Job skills assessments
• Annual physical/Health Screening
• Job placement assistance
• Job readiness services

3. Goal of the SCSEPGoal of the SCSEP
 Help Older Workers obtain necessary job skills for
their careers
 Help to break down barriers to employment
 Foster connections to support services for
maximum program participation and success
 Provide meaningful job training for in need Older
Workers

4. What Do You Mean by JobWhat Do You Mean by Job
Training?Training?
 Community Service Assignments
• 20 hours weekly on the job training
• At non-profit & government agencies
• Gain meaningful work experience in desired occupation
• Developing work references for future employment
• Easing back into the workforce
• Compensated at FL minimum wage

5. Who is Eligible for SCSEP?Who is Eligible for SCSEP?
 55 years or older
 Low Income: No more than 125% of Federal
Poverty Level
Family of 1 = $13,537.50
Family of 2= $18,212.50
 Currently Unemployed
 Not Job Ready
 Significant Barriers to Employment

6. What is Job Ready?What is Job Ready?
 Someone who does not require significant
training and support in order to compete in
the job market
 SCSEP isn’t for individuals who…
• Are looking for career transition services
• Are recently unemployed or laid off

7. What are Potential BarriersWhat are Potential Barriers
to Employment?to Employment?
 Illiteracy
 Inability to Speak English Fluently
 Disability
 Lack of Substantive Work History

8. How Long Is SCSEP?How Long Is SCSEP?
 Lifetime Benefit Maximum of 48 months
 Average Participation is 27 months
 SCSEP prepares you to be Job Ready

9. Upon Job Readiness…Upon Job Readiness…
 Participants will receive….
• Job search assistance
• Assistance creating and posting their resume
• Assistance learning how to interview
• Referrals for jobs
• Follow along upon job placement

10. To Apply for SCSEP…To Apply for SCSEP…
 Contact your Local One Stop to speak with
your area SCSEP Providers

11. 4800 SW 134800 SW 13thth
St.St.
Gainesville, FL 32608Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 244-5193Phone: (352) 244-5193
(352) 244-5142(352) 244-5142
Florida Institute for
Workforce Innovation
(FIWI)