Employment Senior Training and Employment Program
Allegheny County Department of Human Services Office of Community Services One Smithfield St. Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 350-7119 alleghenycounty.us/dhs/olderadults.aspx
AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Pittsburgh Office 2020 Ardmore Blvd. Suite 333 Pittsburgh, PA 15221 (412) 271-1580 aarpworksearch.org
The Senior Community Service Employment Program is a paid training program to assist Allegheny County residents, 55 years of age and older, who meet low income requirements with re-entering the workforce. SCSEP provides participants with on the job experience to develop and update skills through paid training assignments at non-profit and government agencies while seeking employment. Training assignments are for 20 hours per week. If you are an unemployed, Allegheny County resident, 55 years of age or older, and interested in getting a job, call the AARP Foundation SCSEP office at (412) 271-1580 to learn more about our SCSEP program. Nonprofit and government agencies also benefit as the SCSEP Participant provides 20 hours of service weekly at no cost to the organization. To learn more about having your non-profit organization serve as a Host Agency, call (412) 271-1580.
Jewish Family and Children’s Services Career Development Center 5743 Barlett St. Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (412) 586-3722 careerdevelopmentcenter.org
Individual job search assistance, numerous career and skillbuilding workshops and networking opportunities help mature job seekers find gainful employment.
Employment
The Senior Training and Employment Program (STEP) provides work experience, as well as training opportunities and job readiness assistance to Allegheny County residents ages 55 and older who meet income guidelines. Individuals enrolled in the program receive 20 hours/week of training and work experience in nonprofit or government agencies and are paid minimum wage. In addition to work experience and training, enrollees also receive assistance in securing full- and part-time employment in the private sector. Participants must be unemployed and are required to search for unsubsidized employment.
PA CareerLink Downtown Pittsburgh Wood Street Commercial Suites 304 Wood St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 552-7100 TDD/TTY (412) 552-7044 careerlinkpittsburgh.com
This one-stop shop efficiently connects employers and job seekers. Sites are located downtown (above) on Ardmore Boulevard in Forest Hills, at its affiliate Goodwill of SW Pennsylvania in Lawrenceville, as well as centers in Braddock and New Kensington. Their trained staff offers consultation services, a variety of materials and access to a comprehensive online database of employment information.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Pittsburgh District Office 531 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 392-4950 TTY (412) 392-5921 cwds.state.pa.us
Part of the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), their purpose is to expand and strengthen employment outcomes, independence and specialized services for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. An Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) is developed, outlining a vocational objective, services, providers and responsibilities.
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Urban Senior Job Program 610 Wood St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 325-3927 ulpgh.org
The Urban Senior Job Program prepares adults ages 55 and older to enter or re-enter today’s job market by offering paid on-the-job training, job fairs, resume assistance, referrals and placement and much more. 2017 Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide
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