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c. 4. C. Serves individuals afforded priority for service under 20 CFR 641.520. (20 CFR 641.302(a), 641.365, 641.520)
Current Narrative:
Program regulations require SCSEP Grantees to give priority service to individuals with one or more of the following characteristics:
- Veteran or a Spouse of a Veteran
- 65 Years or Older
- Has a Disability
- Has Limited English Proficiency
- Low Literacy Skills
- Resides in Rural Area
- Low Employment Prospects
- Homeless or At Risk of Homelessness
- Failed to Find Employment After Utilizing Services Provided Under Title I
- Severely Low Employment Prospects and Living in an Area of Persistent Unemployment
- Formerly Incarcerated
The statewide SCSEP Network employs the following tactics to ensure that individuals who meet the criteria above are targeted:
- Outreach Materials (brochures and posters) are strategically placed at locations that target our priority of service audience (i.e. Veterans Hospitals, shelters, library, rehab disability office, parole services, etc.)
- Locates offices in culturally and ethnically diverse neighborhoods
- Targets AJC’s
- Presents and collaborates with entities that target low income populations
- Collaborates with National Grantee on successful tactics utilized