Narrative: a. 2.

In order to maximize SCSEP participant placement in unsubsidized employment in high demand jobs, the statewide SCSEP network; which consists of the one State and one National grantee, will focus their on-the-job training opportunities and host agency recruitment efforts with agencies that can provide training for the types of occupations that are listed in Table 3 -SCSEP that are forecasted based on Industry Sector of New Hires 2019 to hire older workers. When available, training opportunities will be increased to provide a variety of opportunities that have a higher percentage of developing into unsubsidized employment. Training for computer literacy will continue to be at the forefront, as this is a necessity in a majority of the occupations that forecast continued employment. Computer training opportunities are provided through many entities, such as local American Job Centers (AJC), local Community Colleges, and public libraries. When appropriate, program coordinators and host agencies will encourage participation in specialized computer training opportunities. SCSEP has also implemented the Senior Evolve program which provides iPads to eligible participants to help decrease technophobia, and to help improve computer skills and job searching.

Access to training classes offered by the local American Job Center and other non-profit organizations will help increase the skills that enrollees will need to continue to pursue employment.  Another strategy for older workers to be placed into unsubsidized employment would be to look into occupations that require minimum training, as this would help the statewide SCSEP network meet the employment goals listed in the core measures that are set forth by DOL.