Footnote:
Nach Informationen von SSRN wurde die ursprüngliche Fassung des Dokuments January 2023 erstellt
Description:
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the only federal job-training program for older adults and serves people aged 55 and older who live at or below 125% of the federal poverty level and experience long-term unemployment, disability, and other employment barriers. Using paper and online surveys, this study asked SCSEP participants about their experiences in the program as well as six dimensions of health and well-being: physical, cognitive, psychological, social, financial, and interpersonal. Participants reported that the benefits of the program encompassed not only personal finances, but also social engagement and self-confidence. Overall, they reported strong support from their supervisors who had a strong understanding of SCSEP’s goals. Although most planned to search for a paid job after leaving SCSEP, a sizable majority were considering searching for a volunteer role as well. Most respondents also reported at least one chronic disease. Beyond the program’s primary purpose of on-the-job training, most participants reported that through their participation in SCSEP, they learned about services and supports to help them financially as well as free or low-cost classes to increase their skills or knowledge. They were highly likely to tell their family, friends, and acquaintances about these resources, too. The sample highlights the diversity of SCSEP participants in Massachusetts regarding race, language, nativity, and education, among other factors. Findings suggest that while participants join SCSEP for help finding a job and the financial support that is a part of the program, they gain additional knowledge about additional financial, health, and training resources that they then share to their family, friends, and acquaintances