Narrative: a. 2.

Louisiana SCSEP and Sub-grantees will utilize the long-term industry projections to identify the training opportunities and unsubsidized employment opportunities for older workers. As previously mentioned, research indicates that opportunities available to order workers will involve healthcare, retail, customer service, and accommodation/ food services. These jobs include positions for private sitters, certified nurse assistants, home health aides, medical assistance, retail sales clerks, sales associates, cafeteria workers, museum attendants, greeters, etc.

High growth industries with a presence in the community will be identified and targeted as potential employers for older workers.  In addition, small businesses will be targeted which has been proven successful. Other strategies that Louisiana SCSEP and Sub-grantees will use to access the needs of older workers and promote transition into unsubsidized employment include: · Continual partnership with the Workforce One-stop referral, Participation in community business events such as job fairs. Rotating participants between community service assignments in which new skill sets can be developed.   Furthermore, Sub-grantees will attempt to recruit Host Agencies/training sites that will provide skills needed within the high growth industries and occupations (as listed above).  If available, Sub-grantees will also utilize the OJE program to match the participant with the employer in high growth industries and occupations.  More importantly, it is a priority of Louisiana SCSEP and Sub-grantees to support the vision of long-term employment for older workers.