Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

At Goodwill®, we help seniors find work, develop new skills and talents, and build their financial security by taking advantage of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).*

SCSEP is an on-the-job training and employment program designed to help those aged 55 and older update their jobs skills, build work experience and confidence, and continue to have economic security and well-being.

View our video for a quick overview about the SCSEP.

As a Participant

You receive paid training, gain valuable skills and experience, and build self-confidence. You can use your skills and talents to improve your community by training in a wide variety of locations, including offices, hospitals, daycare centers, and other community organizations.

Want to know if you qualify? Answer the following questions:

SCSEP Pamphlet
(PDF, 1.7 MB)
Information on our program – print for yourself or give to a friend.

• Are you 55 years of age or older?
• Are you unemployed?
• Do you earn a low or no income? (Goodwill 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?

If you answered “yes” to the above questions, you may be eligible for SCSEP.

Currently, SCSEP operates in six states. Even if the Goodwill in your area is not currently involved with SCSEP, it may still offer services to help you find a job. Contact an employment specialist at the Goodwill near you to find out which of its services may be of benefit to you.

Goodwill SCSEP Locations

SCSEP services are available in every county of the United States. If you do not live in one of the areas where Goodwill operates the program, call (877) 872-5627 or use the American Service Locator to find your local SCSEP provider.

* We proudly participate in the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), a national employment and training program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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45 Comments

1. John Doe March 15th, 2012 at 2:39 pm

   Thanks Goodwill for the effort to help seniors find jobs. The fact is that most companies in the USA now discriminate against persons over 50 years; it is sad. Third world countries at 30 years you must carry your curriculum-papers under your arm. I think we heading towards that situation. Thank you Goodwill for trying to help.

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2. merle t gilson March 24th, 2012 at 11:07 am

   Hi im 58 years old and can not make it on my disablity check i need help finding a job my whole life turned around 2 years ago and put me $15000 in det and i cant get out i lost my house and everything i owned but my truck I work in retail grocery as a frozen food mgr for 7 years ago in 1980 -1988 before i got hurt i can deal with the public good please help me find a job or train for one thank you

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   • TJ Gioconda March 26th, 2012 at 10:36 am

     Hi Merle,

     You can contact the Goodwill in your community and ask for an employment specialist. Use our locator at locator.goodwill.org to find your local Goodwill contact information. We also have specialized services for seniors you can take a look at http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/specialized-services/seniors/. Finally take a look at our job postings at http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/jobs-and-careers/find-a-job/ for job opportunities within our 165-member network.

     TJ Gioconda
     Goodwill Industries International

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