UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT – OCTOBER 30, 2025
SCSEP Host Agencies & Job Seekers should expect to receive direction communication via email and text with next steps. However, for those whoa are normally trained on Sundays, the return date will officially be Sunday, November 9, 2025. Otherwise, for those that did not train on Sundays, then Monday, November 10, 2025 will be the first official day back.
National Able Network is incredibly grateful for your patience during this challenging time. We’re excited to welcome you back and move forward togeehter.
If you have questions the SCSEP team can be reached via email at SCSEP@nationalable.org or 855-994-8300.
UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT – AUGUST 21, 2025
National Able Network has received updated information regarding the SCSEP program.
Due to the unique nature of SCSEP in each state, we’ve sent communications to each SCSEP Job Seeker and Host Agency Supervisor individually. We kindly request you review the update as provided via email and text.
If you are unsure of your status, or would like to confirm information – please contact your SCSEP Career Coach.
If you are in need of specific assistance, please see information below according to each state:
Stay Strong and Remain Hopeful. These are difficult times, and we want SCSEP participants to know they are valued. We strongly encourage participants to keep job searching during this furlough period. Permanent employment is the goal.
Our team can also be reached via email at SCSEP@nationalable.org or 855-994-8300.
Thank you.
ANNOUNCEMENT – JULY 30, 2025
National Able Network has received updated information regarding the SCSEP program.
Due to the unique nature of SCSEP in each state, we’ve sent communications to each SCSEP Job Seeker and Host Agency Supervisor individually. We kindly request you review the update as provided via email and text.
If you are unsure of your status, or would like to confirm information – please contact your SCSEP Career Coach.
Our team can also be reached via email at able@nationalable.org or 855-994-8300.
Thank you.
ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT – JULY 26, 2025
Due to the delayed response from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) on funding, SCSEP participants in Iowa, Nebraska, and select parts of Illinois will be placed on furlough starting August 1, 2025, until further notice.
Our team is closely monitoring the situation and remains hopeful that funding will be announced soon. If the USDOL issues a funding notice before August 1, we will reach out to you right away with next steps.
In the meantime, here are a few key details to help you prepare:
Final Paycheck: Participants will receive their final paycheck on August 8, 2025, covering the pay period from July 20, 2025 through July 31, 2025.
Unemployment Benefits: Because SCSEP is a federally funded training program, participants are not eligible for unemployment insurance.
Training Site Attendance: Per federal regulations, participants may not report to their host agency for any reason during the furlough—including on a volunteer basis.
Training During Furlough: Participants will not be compensated for any training, classes, or activities completed during the furlough period.
We understand the uncertainty this may cause and are committed to supporting you through it. If and when the program resumes, we will work with each host agency and participant to explore the possibility of making up missed hours—provided that the host agency can accommodate the additional hours and the participant is not already at their maximum training hours.
We recognize the difficulties this pause in program funding creates. We encourage participants to engage with our team to explore full and part-time employment opportunities as this moment presents an important opportunity to help older workers achieve greater financial stability in the face of ongoing uncertainty.
Thank you for your continued commitment and resilience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your Career Coach or SCSEP Contact at National Able Network if you have questions or need support.
Our team can also be reached via email at able@nationalable.org or 855-994-8300.
