Senior Employment Programs
What it is SCSEP?
SCSEP is a work-based job training program for older Americans, authorized by the Older Americans Act.
Who doe SCSEP serve?
The program targets low-income, unemployed seniors who are at least 55 years old.
How does SCSEP work?
Participants are placed in part-time positions at non-profit and public agencies, where they gain work experience and skills while earning a modest income.
Training and Skills:
Participants receive paid training and gain valuable skills and experience in a variety of community service activities.
Placement:
Participants are placed in host agencies, which are non-profit or governmental organizations.
Goal:
The program aims to help participants transition to unsubsidized employment.
Examples of host agencies:
Schools, hospitals, day-care centers, senior centers, and other community organizations.
Examples of training positions:
Customer service representative, maintenance worker, teacher assistant, childcare worker, food preparation worker, retail salesperson, and shipping and receiving clerk.
Program Components:
Assigned Coordinator, Subsidized Training, Job development and placement, post-placement support, job skill training, resume building, job clubs
Providers
Senior Employment Bureau Staff
Bureau Chief: Natasha Montoya: Natasha.Montoya@altsd.nm.gov
Program Coordinator: Enriquez McKenzie: Enriquez.McKenzie@altsd.nm.gov
Employee Representative: Vacant
Helpful Links
Links to Partner Sites
Virtual Training Sites
Want to know if you qualify? Answer the following questions:
- Are you 55 years of age or older?
- Are you unemployed?
- Do you earn a low or no income? (We will help you determine the income criteria.)
- Do you wish to work in your community?
- Do you want to be paid to learn new skills through on-the-job training?