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THE OFFICIAL COPY CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IS THE FIRST READER COPY.
INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: President Young
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A COUNCIL RESOLUTION concerning
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Senior Community Service Employment Program
FOR the purpose of supporting the goals and achievements of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), and inviting representatives from the agencies involved with the SCSEP to appear before the Council to discuss the program’s activities in Baltimore and how to raise awareness about its many benefits.
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, America is witnessing a dramatic growth in the number of citizens 55 or older, a trend that will continue through the 21st century. As the population ages, older Americans will play an increasingly important role in our economy and America’s leadership in the world marketplace. By 2014, 41% of Americans 55 or older will be employed, making up over 21% of the U.S. labor force.
As older workers continue to play an increasingly important role in our economy, on both the national and local level, the assets of these workers will need to be recognized, utilized, and continuously built upon. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) supports these goals by giving older workers from low-income households a chance to update and enhance their skills through on-the-job training with participating host agencies. At the same time, the SCSEP gives local non-profits and government age...
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