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Returning to Work

Returning to Work. 1st Annual CARE Conference Massachusetts Lifespan Respite Coalition November 2, 2012. A Key Resource. A Key Resource. 34 centers Statewide Free Open to everyone. Success Story: Elizabeth. Job Search Assistance. Résumé Advice Workshops Résumé Development

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Returning to Work

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  1. Returning to Work 1st Annual CARE Conference Massachusetts Lifespan Respite Coalition November 2, 2012

  2. A Key Resource

  3. A Key Resource • 34 centers • Statewide • Free • Open to everyone

  4. Success Story: Elizabeth

  5. Job Search Assistance • Résumé Advice • Workshops • Résumé Development • Electronic Résumé • Résumé Critiques

  6. Job Search Assistance • Interview Tips • Workshops • Ace the Interview • Ace II • Staff Assistance

  7. Job Search Assistance • Current Job Search Strategies

  8. Job Search Assistance • Resource Room • Computers • Internet Access • Fax • Photocopier • Phones • Books • Industry/Occupation Information • Job Listings

  9. Job Search Assistance • Job Leads / Recruitments

  10. Job Search Assistance • Free computer skills workshops • Exploration of other training options (and possible funding, pending eligibility)

  11. Job Search Assistance • Veterans – Priority Service

  12. Job Search Assistance • Disability Accommodations

  13. Job Search Assistance • Community Resources

  14. Conclusion • Elizabeth: The career center is a gold mine! • Welcome - Take advantage of our services.

  15. MA-SCSEP November 2, 2012 Olga Yulikova, SCSEP Program Manager, The Executive Office of Elder Affairs

  16. MA-SCSEP Program Mission Authorized by Congress in Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 to: • Enable older low-income job seekers to become financially self-sufficient and • Provide valuable community service to strengthen communities

  17. Program Goals • Help SCSEP participants obtain unsubsidized employment • Through community service assignment at a local no-profit 503 c or government agency • Through class-room based or skill training • Other supportive services (transportation, clothing etc)

  18. SCSEP Federal Funding Flow • Funding Flow

  19. MA-SCSEP

  20. Current map

  21. MA-SCSEP Funding FY13 – level funded

  22. Program Eligibility Eligible Participants: • 55 years of age or older • Unemployed • Have a family income that is not more than 125% of the federal poverty income guidelines Facts: SCSEP funding serves less than 1% of eligible population

  23. 70 60 50 40 Male Female 30 20 10 0 1 SCSEP Participants Demographics • Numbers in %

  24. SCSEP Participants and their Jobs • Demographics

  25. Host Agencies • Key SCSEP Partner • Training • Training waiver • Hiring • Other functions: developing IEP, job progress assessment, feedback

  26. Entry level clerical jobs Bus drivers Teachers Assistants CNA Activities Coordinators Mostly Host Agencies Community Health Centers Schools/Headstart programs ADH programs SCSEP Jobs and Employers

  27. MA-SCSEP Changes • Budget cuts 45%(compare to FY11) • Durational Limit – 48mos • Job Focus! • Rotations • Additional Skill and Classroom-based Training • Job Clubs

  28. Current Contact Information

  29. Contacts • Olga Yulikova • 617-222-7459 (direct line) • Olga.Yulikova@state.ma.us www. mass.gov/elders

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