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Senior Community Service Employment Program: paid training for older workers

United States

Find community-service job training and employment assistance for eligible low-income unemployed adults age 55 and older.

The U.S. Department of Labor Senior Community Service Employment Program provides community-service and work-based job training for eligible older adults. Participants gain paid work experience and can receive employment assistance through American Job Centers.

Who qualifies

Generally age 55 or older, unemployed, and family income no more than 125 percent of the federal poverty level. Federal and grantee priority rules apply.

How to access it

Use the Department of Labor program page and the linked Older Worker Program Finder, or call 1-877-872-5627. Contact the serving grantee to confirm eligibility, openings and required documents.

Cost or fee

No charge to apply for the public employment program.

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