24A60AD000239

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.

Aarp Foundation

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY GOAL(S) THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT (FOA) SOLICITS APPLICATIONS FOR OPTIONAL SCSEP SECTOR TRAINING DEMONSTRATION GRANTS, TO IMPROVE THE UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS OF SCSEP PARTICIPANTS INTERESTED IN SECTOR TRAINING, WHICH INCLUDES A COMBINATION OF CAREER NAVIGATION, OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING, AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT). THE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS WILL PROVIDE SECTOR-BASED OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING AND SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE SCSEP PARTICIPANTS, DEFINED AS LOW-INCOME, OLDER INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE POOR EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS, WOULD BENEFIT FROM UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT IN THE PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, AND ARE NOT JOB-READY. THE AVAILABLE FUNDING WILL PRIMARILY BE USED TO: 1.CREATE AND STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS, LOCAL WORKFORCE BOARDS, TRAINING PROVIDERS, AND OTHER WORKFORCE STAKEHOLDERS TO ALIGN THE SKILLS OF OLDER WORKERS WITH THE WORKFORCE NEEDS OF INDUSTRY AND 2.PROVIDE TRAINING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT UPSKILL AND PREPARE OLDER WORKERS FOR IN-DEMAND OCCUPATIONS THROUGH SECTOR-BASED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.

17.235 - Senior Community Service Employment Program

Employment and Training Administration (ETA) [DOL]

Office of Workforce Investment [DOL - ETA]

District Of Columbia United States

State-Wide

SCSEP Optional Demonstration Grants on Sector-Based Training for Low-Income Older Adult Workers (FOA-ETA-24-12)