This $3,142,248 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration supports the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), CFDA 17.235. The primary purpose is to move SCSEP participants into unsubsidized employment in both the public and private sectors, promote part-time community service work experiences, and foster self-sufficiency among unemployed low-income individuals aged 55 and older. Key activities include part-time community service employment at non-profit organizations, provision of support services, on-the-job training, and individual employment planning to prepare participants for unsubsidized jobs. The awardee, The Workplace Inc., a non-profit workforce development organization in Bridgeport, Connecticut, may sub-award funds to local agencies and non-profits to deliver these workforce development services. The award period is from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028.
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