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Program purpose award to move SCSEP participants into unsubsidized employment in both the public and private sectors,

promote part-time work experiences in community service assignments for unemployed low-income individuals who are 55 years of age or older,

and foster self-sufficiency among such individuals.

By statute, SCSEP state grants are awarded to governors (22% of total grant funding) and are determined by formula.

National non-profits (national grantee) that operate in multi-state service areas (78% of total grant funding) are awarded grants through a competition every four years.

Appropriation levels determine the number of total slots, and grantees serve all slots in their service area.

Programs run on a program year (July 1 - June 30).

Activities to be performed primarily community service employment activities, where participants work part-time at a community service location (not for profit) for minimum wage.

This work experience prepares them for unsubsidized employment while receiving services in the program or after they have completed the program.

Participants also receive support services, on-the-job training, individual employment plans, and can receive classroom and skills training.

Deliverables expected outcomes SCSEP grant recipients must meet their core measures of performance which refers to hours (in the aggregate) of community service employment.

The percentage of project participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the project.

The percentage of project participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit from the project.

The median earnings of project participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the project.

Indicators of effectiveness in serving employers, host agencies, and project participants.

The number of eligible individuals served and most-in-need.

Intended beneficiary(ies) adults age 55 and over with income at or below 125% of poverty level and not job ready.

Subrecipient activities yes, grant recipients can sub to other local agencies and non-profit organizations.

Easter Seals

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY GOAL(S) THE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SCSEP) IS THE ONLY FEDERALLY SPONSORED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY TARGETING LOW-INCOME OLDER INDIVIDUALS WHO SEEK TO ENTER OR RE-ENTER THE WORKFORCE. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE PAID WORK EXPERIENCE AT LOCAL PUBLIC OR NON-PROFIT AGENCIES FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS PER WEEK WHILE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS (CSAS) AND OTHER JOB TRAINING ACTIVITIES (42 U.S.C. SEC 3056(B)(1)(D), OAA SEC 502(B)(1)(D)). THE DUAL GOALS OF THE SCSEP PROGRAM ARE TO PROMOTE USEFUL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH WORK EXPERIENCE TRAINING IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES AND TO MOVE SCSEP PARTICIPANTS INTO UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT.

17.235 - Senior Community Service Employment Program

Employment and Training Administration (ETA) [DOL]

Office of Workforce Investment [DOL - ETA]

Illinois United States

State-Wide

Program Year (PY) 2024 Planning Instructions and Allotments for Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) State, Territorial, and National Grantees (ETA-TEGL-13-23)

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 10/31/24 to 06/30/25 and the total obligations have increased 20% from $8,742,557 to $10,491,068.