Description

The JCA Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides on-the-job training for people with low income who are age 55 and older and live in Montgomery and Frederick counties, Maryland. Trainees receive minimum wage while working at nonprofits and government agencies to build their skills and resumes while delivering valuable community service. SCSEP is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor grant and in cooperation with The Center for Workforce Inclusion. This funding provides 90% of the support for SCSEP with CWI providing a 10% match or $5 million.

Enrollment priority is given to veterans and qualified spouses of veterans, then to individuals who are over 65, have a disability, have low literacy skills or limited English proficiency, reside in a rural area, are homeless or at risk of homelessness, have low employment prospects, or have failed to find employment after using services through the American Job Center system. Contact to apply.

Program Benefits

• On-the-job training with local non-profit or government agency

• Training, skill building, and professional connections

• Stipend of at least hourly minimum wage

• At least 20 hours per week commitment

• Income eligibility exemption for Federal housing programs and SNAP benefits