Senior Services

Did you know that the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the only workforce program designed to address the needs of workers aged 55+? National Able Network offers the SCSEP program across several states, including Nebraska – where the…

Ivory Snow, Chief Administrative Officer at St. Leonard’s Ministries had her first interaction with a Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Participant about five years ago. “I was an HR Director at the time and had just entered our wellness…

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides older workers with valuable opportunities to gain skills through paid, on-the-job training. As we celebrate National Employ Older Workers Week (NEOWW), we recognize the inspiring journeys of participants like Willie Butler, whose…

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) empowers older workers with the skills and resources they need to overcome obstacles and re-enter the workforce successfully. As we celebrate National Employ Older Workers Week (NEOWW), we shine a light on stories…

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) supports older workers by providing paid, on-the-job training that helps them gain the skills and experience needed to re-enter the workforce. National Employ Older Workers Week (NEOWW) is a time to celebrate the…

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) allows older workers to gain new skills and secure employment. As we celebrate National Employ Older Workers Week (NEOWW), we honor participants like Alma, who have achieved success with the support of SCSEP. …

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the nation’s only workforce development program designed to help older workers gain the skills they need to re-enter the workforce. It offers participants paid, on-the-job training, allowing them to build confidence and…

James “Jim” Lewis had always been able to find employment. At the age of 12, he got his first job in construction. “I would show up that day for work, they would give me a work order and by the…

Job hunting can be stressful, and even more so in a world where we rely on virtual first impressions. For older job seekers with years of experience, the good news is that your resume can be a wonderful first impression…

Margit Altstadt had been working in the department of health in Champaign, Illinois for several years until she was laid off at the age of 62. “It was hard to find a job at that age,” she said, but that…

Steve Deon worked as a supervisor for two residential buildings in Minnesota, overseeing the maintenance and cleaning staff. He enjoyed his work, but when he was diagnosed with cancer, he moved to Illinois to be closer to family. “I had…

Liz Combs had always worked in factories. But when the economy crashed in the 2008 financial crisis she was forced to look elsewhere for employment. She bounced around a few jobs – working for Toyota and the 2010 census –…