Meritan’s Senior Employment and Job Training program combines community service and a paycheck to prepare you for finding your next job.

Meritan provides on-the-job training for low income, unemployed seniors over the age of 55. This program is designed to help those who want to enter or re-enter the workforce but need career training to prepare for new workplace experiences. 

Participants receive a paid, temporary work training experience at community based organizations and public agencies. Participants also benefit from career services that help find permanent job placements once training is complete.

Program Features:

  • Interviewing and job search assistance

  • Computer and vocational training to update and build new skills

  • Earn while you learn while training at a local community agency

  • Gain access to employers who want to hire experienced workers

  • Resume writing and job counseling

eligibility:

  • 55 or older

  • Income eligible

  • Willing to improve job skills and learn new ones

  • Reside in Fayette, Tipton, or Shelby counties

  • Currently unemployed

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based job training program for older Americans operated under a U.S. Department of Labor grant. We thank the Center for Workforce Inclusion, Inc. for selecting our organization to operate SCSEP in our community.

The Meritan SCSEP program is funded by a $46.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. This funding provides 90% of the support for SCSEP with the Center and its subgrantees providing approximately $5 million in nonfederal match. The SCSEP Program is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.