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MaturityWorks: A Senior Community Service Employment Program

Did you know that . . .
The number of Americans age 65 or older still working or looking for work has grown by 50 percent since 1980.
In addition, 60% of Americans age 55 to 64 are still working.
Statistics: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

MaturityWorks (A Senior Community Service Employment Program) is a training and job search assistance program that helps people, age 55 and older, with obtaining the skills necessary for employment. Participants will be paid for training, and receive assistance with finding employment. A customized Individual Employment Plan (IEP) will be developed, which will assist participants with the goal of getting a job.

Program Overview:

Community Service Assignments:
As a MaturityWorks participant, you will participate in community service assignments which will give you an opportunity to train and learn new skills in a real world environment. Your community service assignment will be located at a non-profit organization. During this time you will be paid minimum wage and required to train an average of 20 hours per week at your community service assignment.

Job Search Assistance:
MaturityWorks participants with will receive assistance with finding suitable employment.
An experienced job developer will work with you to find a job. In addition, MaturityWorks participants will have access to workshops (e.g. resume writing and computer classes) and may qualify for additional training.

To be eligible for MaturityWorks, you must:

MaturityWorks staff can assist you with determining if you are eligible for this program.

For more information contact:
Janiese Void
Project Implementation Manager
203-610-8560
jvoid@workplace.org