New Jersey Senior Community Service Employment Program / WorkForce 55+
Paid work experience and training for low-income New Jersey job seekers age 55 and older.
About this program
SCSEP/WorkForce 55+ provides paid part-time community service assignments, assessments, case management, individual employment plans, and training for low-income unemployed New Jersey residents age 55 and older. It can support older job seekers pursuing work readiness before moving into trades or facilities roles when appropriate. Deadline notes: Enrollment depends on provider capacity and federal funding. Notes: Not construction-specific; include only for older adults using SCSEP as a bridge toward facilities, maintenance, home services, or trades employment.
Eligibility
New Jersey residents age 55 or older who are unemployed, meet income requirements, and have poor employment prospects.
Requirements
- Contact a local SCSEP provider and provide age, residency, income, employment status, and work-readiness documentation requested for eligibility screening.