After several months of uncertainty, ACC’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) has officially resumed operations following a temporary funding disruption earlier this year.
In July 2025, a nationwide freeze on the release of federal funds, despite prior congressional approval, caused an unexpected suspension of SCSEP activities. The pause impacted senior employment training programs across the country, including ACC’s local SCSEP sites serving Sacramento, Sonoma, and Solano/Napa counties.
The delay temporarily halted training and placements for older adults who rely on SCSEP to gain valuable work experience, build skills, and remain active in their communities. During this period, many ACC staff and program participants were placed on furlough while awaiting the release of funds.
With funding now released, ACC’s SCSEP staff returned to work on October 20, and participants began returning to their partner agencies on October 27. The program has quickly regained momentum, reconnecting older adults with meaningful on-the-job training opportunities at nonprofit and public agencies throughout the region.
“We’re thrilled to welcome our team and participants back,” said Haroon Abasy, Program Manager. “Our seniors are eager to get back to work, contribute to their communities, and continue developing the skills that help them stay engaged and independent.”
Now that operations are fully restored, SCSEP at ACC is accepting new applicants and new partner agencies. Seniors aged 55 and older who are seeking part-time, paid training opportunities—and community organizations interested in hosting participants—are encouraged to apply.
Department of Labor | California Department of Aging
Participants must be at least 55, unemployed, and have a family income of no more than 125% of the federal poverty level. Enrollment priority is given to veterans and qualified spouses, then to individuals who are over 65, have a disability, have low literacy skills or limited English proficiency, reside in a rural area, are homeless or at risk of homelessness, have low employment prospects, or have failed to find employment after using services through the American Job Center system.
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