Local Nonprofit Connects Older Workers in Beltrami Countyto Summer Job Opportunities

Alexandria, Minn. - There is good news for older residents of Beltrami County needing help to reenter the workforce this summer. A local nonprofit has openings in a program that offers paid training and other services as a stepping stone to employment.

The Minnesota state office of Experience Works, a national nonprofit organization, operates the Senior Community Service Employment Program or SCSEP in 54 Minnesota counties, including Beltrami. The program is available at no cost to eligible individuals and provides paid community service assignments at local and public nonprofit organizations, training, and job search help.

“The search for employment can be difficult or even overwhelming for many older workers,” says Nancy Hoffman interim state manager for Experience Works. “This is a great opportunity to build confidence, earn income, and gain valuable skills that respond to today’s job market.”

The program is funded through the U.S. Department of Labor and administered by Experience Works to provide a springboard to jobs with local employers. Applicants must be age 55 or older, unemployed, and meet additional income guidelines.

For more information, or to find out if you qualify call Experience Works toll-free 844-219-0060.