How Easterseals Help Older Workers Breakthrough In Their Job Search

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The Voice of Job Seekers

Mark Anthony Dyson

49 episodes

4 weeks ago

My name is Mark Anthony Dyson, and I am a career consultant who is always hacking and re-imagining the job search process for you! This podcast is for the unemployed, underemployed, and underappreciated job seekers who are looking employment. I bring you relatable and relevant voices to help bring you modern job search tactics. Go and download my free eGuide, "118 Job Search Tips for the Modern Job Seeker in 2018" at TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com. If you need help with your job search, feel free to call or text me at 708-362-9822! Please leave an honest review here about the show! Let me know what you think.

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How Easterseals Help Older Workers Breakthrough In Their Job Search

The Voice of Job Seekers

9 minutes 32 seconds

1 year ago

How Easterseals Help Older Workers Breakthrough In Their Job Search

Empowering senior job seekers: Insights with Dion Smith of Easterseals!

In this episode of ‘The Voice of Job Seekers,’ host Mark interviews Dion Smith, Manager of Programs and Compliance at Easterseals. They discuss the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which helps job seekers aged 55 and older transition from volunteerism to employment.

Funded by the Department of Labor, this Title V program offers training through partnerships with nonprofit and government agencies, providing participants with a stipend and job-related skills. Dion highlights the importance of digital skills and collaborations with tech companies like IBM to enhance employment readiness.

Please visit Easterseals.com or the Department of Labor’s website for more information on local SCSEP opportunities.

00:41 Meet Dion Smith from Easter Seals

00:57 Overview of the Senior Community Service Employment Program

01:38 How the Program Works

02:15 Finding Local Projects and Host Agencies 03:12 Program Duration and Flexibility

03:53 Q&A: Funding and Grants

05:36 Combating Ageism and Building Skills 06:00 Importance of Digital Skills

06:42 IBM Partnership and Digital Intelligence

07:42 AI in the Workforce

08:56 Final Thoughts and How to Get Involved

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