Older American Community Service Employment Program (OACSEP)
Title V, or the Older American Community Service Employment Program (OACSEP), is a training program for those 55 years of age or older, who live in Cabarrus County and meet certain income requirements. Eligibility is determined at the time of application.
A Title V participant will receive the following benefits:
- Hourly Wages
- Skill development in new occupations through Continuing Adult Education
- Meaningful work experiences through community service at local agencies/non-profits
- On-the-job training
- Personalized assistance in finding employment
- Supportive Services (i.e. medical, eye & dental exams; work apparel and equipment; etc.)
Qualities the older worker can bring to the job are a superior work ethic, employer loyalty, maturity in the workplace, a flexible schedule and an eagerness to learn new technologies.
Title V is a program of the U.S. Department of Labor, administered by the State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and coordinated locally by the Cabarrus County Department of Aging.
Contact svdomann@cabarruscounty.us or call 704-920-3484 for more information.