An award for the quintessential college, career, and job sites.
Quintessential Careers honors one career or job site each issue of
QuintZine
with the Quintessential Careers Site Award in recognition of
quintessential efforts in helping job-seekers.
Senior Service America, Inc. (SSAI) is a non-profit organization that provides
civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age
of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
SSAI is one of the sponsors of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), participants
in which are paid minimum wage while they gain marketable job skills working part-time
in non-profit and public organizations, including senior centers, schools, and libraries. The program
provides a win-win for participants and their communities: Participants help community
organizations extend their reach and capabilities, while developing their own job skills, self-confidence,
and a restored sense of self-worth.
SSAI operates in the 16 states of AL, CA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MN, MS, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, and WI.
