55+ Workforce Development Program 

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a workforce initiative aimed at empowering adults aged 55 and older through training, skill development, and meaningful work opportunities. In partnership with the Southern Foundation for Homeless Children, Inc. and the Cathedral St. Augustine’s, this program represents a collective effort to strengthen Mississippi communities by helping older adults remain active contributors in the workforce. 

Mission & Purpose 

The mission of SCSEP is to create pathways for adults aged 55+ to: 

● Re-enter the workforce with dignity and confidence. 

● Gain training and support that align with community needs. 

● Provide valuable services to organizations and local economies. 

● Supplement their household income and improve their quality of life. 

Geographic Focus 

The program will launch across six counties in Mississippi: 

● Pearl River County 

● Jones County 

● Harrison County 

● Jefferson Davis County 

● Forrest County 

● Covington County 

These counties were selected based on both need and the opportunity for senior workforce engagement.

The Workforce Development Opportunity 

For decades, the Southern Foundation for Homeless Children, Inc. has worked to ensure children and families have their basic needs met. Today, through the SCSEP 55+ Workforce Program, this mission extends to seniors. 

By collaborating with the Cathedral of St. Augustine’s and key cohorts, we are dedicated to ensuring that older adults have the training, resources, and opportunities they need to return to the workforce and continue making a meaningful impact for family, community, and life enriched.

Collaborative Alliance 

This initiative is made possible through a collaborative alliance that includes: 

Southern Foundation for Homeless Children, Inc.

● Leveraging decades of experience in family support and community outreach.

● Meeting the needs of healthcare, elimination homelessness, and elimination of Food Insecurities 

Southern Foundation Outreach Ministries, Dean Gwendolyn Gray 

Institutional Advancement | Development Authority Cathedral of St. Augustine’s | Carolina’s Early College | Innovation Technology Consortia (ITC)

Cathedral St. Augustine’s 

● Providing institutional advancement, spiritual guidance, and community-based support

● Educational & Innovation Partners Including Carolina’s Early College

● Innovation Technology Consortia (ITC), ensuring that workforce training acquire cutting-edge technology skills 

Impact Goals 

● Economic Contribution: 

● Seniors will rejoin the workforce, filling much-needed roles. 

● Family Stability:** Income from SC SEP strengthens families and communities.

● Community Service:** Older adults contribute valuable experience and wisdom.

● Legacy Building:** Just as children and families have received support for decades, seniors will now have structured opportunities to thrive.