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Evansville Goodwill offers several types of personalized employment support based on your experience, goals, needs, and eligibility.

Programs include the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), WORK Solutions for individuals with disabilities, and one-on-one support from Employment Specialists for community job seekers and Evansville Goodwill team members.

The right program depends on your age, eligibility, individual needs, and career goals.

SCSEP is designed for eligible adults age 55 and older with low incomes. WORK Solutions provides individualized employment support for people with disabilities in Indiana and Kentucky. Employment Specialists provide career guidance to community job seekers who do not qualify for specialized grant programs, as well as Evansville Goodwill team members.

SCSEP is a federally funded employment and training program for eligible adults who are 55 years of age or older and have a low income.

The program helps mature adults refresh their professional skills through paid, on-the-job training with local nonprofits or public agencies while preparing for their next career opportunity.

Yes. Eligible SCSEP participants can earn a wage while gaining hands-on experience in real-world community environments.

Training placements with nonprofit organizations or public agencies can help participants refresh skills, gain experience with modern workplace expectations, and build confidence for future employment.

SCSEP works with local nonprofit organizations and public agencies to provide participants with meaningful, community-based training experiences.

Organizations interested in becoming a host agency can connect with Evansville Goodwill to learn more about participation and program requirements.

WORK Solutions is a personalized employment placement program for individuals with disabilities in Indiana and Kentucky who want to define, pursue, and achieve their employment goals.

The program is offered in partnership with state Vocational Rehabilitation agencies. Participants work directly with a Goodwill Employment Specialist, with services tailored around their goals, strengths, pace, and employment needs.

WORK Solutions uses a personalized process that can include career discovery and assessment, job-readiness preparation, resume development, interview coaching, job searching, employer connections, placement, and follow-along support.

After employment begins, ongoing coaching can help participants adjust to their new role, maintain employment, and continue working toward long-term career independence.

Employment Specialists provide personalized, one-on-one career guidance designed around your next step.

Support can include career mapping, resume writing, mock interview preparation, navigating the hiring process, connecting with local employers, and building a practical step-by-step plan toward a new role or career goal.

Yes. Evansville Goodwill’s Employment Specialists work with community members who are looking for career guidance but do not qualify for specialized grant programs.

You can still receive personalized help developing a career plan, improving your resume, preparing for interviews, and navigating your next job search.

Yes. Employment Specialist services are also available to Evansville Goodwill team members who want to plan their next step within the organization.

Employees can receive support with career mapping, skill development, resume and interview preparation, and identifying internal promotion pathways.

GoodSkills Academy offers free digital-skills classes that can help you become more comfortable using computers and technology for work and everyday life.

Topics may include basic computer use, email, job searching, online applications, resume creation, virtual meetings, and online safety.

If you’re not sure which program fits your situation, Evansville Goodwill’s Opportunity Services team can help you identify the right starting point and connect you with appropriate education, job training, employment, or community resources.