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Source review: Oct 14, 2026

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Employment & trainingProgramState program · NY

New York State Office for the Aging

Senior Community Service Employment Program — New York

Paid part-time work training for low-income older workers.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Use the regional and participating provider contacts linked on the SCSEP page to begin assessment for your county.

  1. 01

    Use the regional and participating provider contacts linked on the SCSEP page to begin assessment for your county.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

New York; placements depend on region and participating provider.

  • NY

What it offers

Community service assignments, an employment plan and training; an average of 20 weekly hours paid at the highest applicable minimum wage.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Unemployed people age 55 or older with poor job prospects and family income up to 125% of the federal poverty level; enrollment priorities apply.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

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Residency requirements

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FAFSA requirements

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Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

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Documents requested

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Renewal information

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Contact information

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Source review
Oct 14, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 14, 2026
Last updated
Oct 14, 2026

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