Tapping into a Hidden Talent Pool
The Center for Workforce Inclusion opens opportunities for both employers and workers. We partner with private employers on building a inclusive and innovative multigenerational workforce, with Federal agencies on recruitment and placement, and with older job seekers on upskilling programs, on-the-job training, and employment assistance
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
SCSEP is the only federally-funded program specifically targeted to older adults seeking employment and training assistance. SCSEP enables thousands of low-income seniors each year to learn and earn while working in local programs serving their community. The Center’s SCSEP program is funded by a $46.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. This funding provides 90% of the support for SCSEP, with the Center and its SCSEP network providing the remaining 10% through nonfederal match of $4.7 million. The Senior Community Service Employment Program is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Senior Environmental Employment Program (EPA-SEE)
The Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program provides opportunities for workers at least 55 years old to assist the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on federal, state, and local environmental projects, including pollution prevention, abatement, and control.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service – Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program (NRCS-ACES)
The Natural Resources Conservation Service Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (NRCS-ACES) Program offers individuals 55 and older temporary paid assignments to provide technical services in support of the conservation-related programs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The National Park Service – Experienced Services Program (NPS-ESP)
The National Park Service Experienced Services Program (NPS-ESP) offers individuals 55 and older temporary paid assignments to support and augment the capacity of the NPS to meet itsʹ mission, goals and objectives in areas where it lacks sufficient expertise, technical skills and/or capacity. Working with the Center for Workforce Inclusion (an ESP provider since 2008), the NPS uses the ESP to add capacity quickly and to support Federal workers working to sustain park operations. The ESP also provides NPS with additional capacity to respond to unexpected events and issues that can occur.
US Fish and Wildlife Service – Experienced Service Program (FWS-ESP)
The US Fish and Wildlife Service Experienced Services Program (FWS-ESP) provides skilled, experienced workers, age 55 and older, on a temporary, project-specific basis to help achieve the FWS’s mission of conserving the nature of America. Skilled and experienced older Americans have an opportunity to contribute their talents and knowledge toward conservation of the nation’s natural and cultural resources.
The Forest Service Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (FS-ACES)
The Forest Service Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (FS-ACES) Program offers individuals 55 and older temporary paid assignments to provide technical services for conservation-related programs and authorities carried out on National Forest Service land. The FS-ACES Program supports the work of U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Forest Service. The 2008 Farm Bill (Section 1252) established the ACES Program. The authority was extended to the Forest Service in the 2014 Farm Bill (Section 8302).
Job Seekers who were Formerly Incarcerated
The Center, during its nearly 60-year history, has gained specific expertise working with older workers who were formerly incarcerated and their employers. With 10,000 potential job candidates re-entering the workforce every week, the Center realizes that reintegration is a key factor in the future of economic development in the U.S. Therefore, through our sister innovation lab, CWI Labs, we launched an initiative to transform our experience with workforce training, placement, and support programs into innovative approaches exclusively to successfully reintegrate job seekers who were formerly incarcerated into their communities.
Digital Certification Program
The Digital Certification Program was created by CWI Labs to prepare older workers for the modern workplace while combating ageism. Digital skills are required in 92% of jobs. However, one of the most pervasive ageist stereotypes is technological illiteracy among older adults. A Digital Certification provides job seekers with in-demand skills and a means to showcase those skills to potential employers.