Our Programs

For over six decades, we have led the way in workforce development for older American workers, crafting innovative job training and placement programs to meet employers’ business needs and unleash the potential of our nation’s 60 million older adults. We partner with American businesses to connect them with a national network of work-ready older Americans, with Federal agencies on staffing solutions, and with older Americans on job training and placement. Find the program that is right for you below.

Our Programs

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

SCSEP is the only federally-funded program specifically targeted to older Americans seeking employment and training assistance. SCSEP enables thousands of older adults each year to learn and earn while working in local employers. Our SCSEP program is funded by a $45.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. This funding provides 90% of the support for SCSEP; we, along with our SCSEP network, provides the remaining 10% through nonfederal match of $4.5 million.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program

The SEE Program provides opportunities for skilled and experienced workers age 55 and older to support the mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in protecting human health and the environment. SEE Enrollees contribute their experience to federal, state, and local EPA projects.

Natural Resources Conservation Service – Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (NRCS-ACES)

The NRCS-ACES Program offers skilled and experienced workers age 55 and older temporary paid assignments to provide technical services supporting programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

National Park Service – Experienced Services Program (NPS-ESP)

The NPS-ESP Program provides skilled and experienced individuals age 55 and older with temporary paid assignments that help the National Park Service (NPS) meet its mission, goals, and objectives in areas where additional expertise, technical skills, or capacity are needed.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Experienced Services Program (FWS-ESP)

The FS-ACES Program provides skilled and experienced workers age 55 and older with temporary paid assignments to deliver technical services supporting programs carried out on U.S. Forest Service land

Digital Certification Program

Digital skills are required in 92% of jobs. The Digital Certification Program (DCP) is a data-driven solution that equips unemployed older Americans with the tools they need to thrive in the modern world of work: in-demand skills and a means to showcase those skills to American businesses.