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

3.  34 centers  Statewide  Free  Open to everyone

5.  Résumé Advice ◦ Workshops  Résumé Development  Electronic Résumé ◦ R é sum é Critiques

6.  Interview Tips ◦ Workshops  Ace the Interview  Ace II ◦ Staff Assistance

7.  Current Job Search Strategies

8.  Resource Room ◦ Computers ◦ Internet Access ◦ Fax ◦ Photocopier ◦ Phones ◦ Books ◦ Industry/Occupation Information ◦ Job Listings

9.  Job Leads / Recruitments

10.  Free computer skills workshops  Exploration of other training options (and possible funding, pending eligibility)

11.  Veterans – Priority Service

12.  Disability Accommodations

13.  Community Resources

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

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

16. 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.  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.  Funding Flow Department Of Labor (DOL) National Grantees 78% State Grantees 22%

19. EOEA Citizens for Citizens Inc Operation ABLE Elder Services of Berkshires County

21. FY13 – level funded

22. 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.  Numbers in % 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 1 Male Female

24.  Demographics

25.  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

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

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