Assistance for Seniors Returning to Work
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based job training program for older Americans. SCSEP serves unemployed low-income (125% of Poverty Guidelines) Floridians age 55 and older who have poor employment prospects. Eligible individuals are placed in part-time community service positions to gain needed job skills. Participants train an average of 20 hours per week and receive the highest of either Federal, State or local minimum wage.
SCSEP is funded through the United States Department of Labor, The State of Florida (Department of Elder Affairs) and local contributors annually.
This project is 90% supported by the U.S. Department of Labor with federal funds. The remaining 10% is financed by non-federal sources.
| Federal Funding | State and Local Funding | Total Funding | |
| Program Year July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 | $4,735,671 | $451,820 | $5,187,491 |
| Program Year July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 | $4,704,077 | $470,508 | $5,175,585 |
| Program Year July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 | $4,712,961 | $523,662.33 | $5,236,623.33 |
| Program Year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 | $4,692,249.00 | $469,224.90 | $5,161,474.00 |
Currently, we are awaiting the release of grant funds for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. As a result, program operations and enrollments are on pause until we receive further guidance and/or funding from the U.S. Department of Labor. In the meantime, we encourage you to explore the following resources for employment assistance:
State of Florida Government Jobs
SCSEP is administered by several organizations in Florida, including the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), AARP Foundation, National Caucus and Center on Black Aged (NCBA), and National Urban League (NUL). SCSEP is funded by the United States Department of Labor to provide services in Florida.
AARP Foundation – (Florida Department of Elder Affairs Contractor)
The National Caucus & Center on Black Aged – (NCBA) (Direct funding through the US Department of Labor)
National Urban League – (NUL) (Direct funding through the US Department of Labor)
