National Indian Council on Aging
Cause Area
- Community
- Employment
- Seniors
Location
909 S. Meridian, Suite 405Oklahoma City, OK 73108 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To foster and promote useful part-time paid opportunities in community service activities for unemployed low-income persons 55+.
To foster individual economic self-sufficiency.
To increase the number of older persons who may enjoy the benefits of unsubsidized employment in both the public and private sectors.
Description
Job development and placement for low income people aged 55 and over. Paid on-the-job training for employment through community service at a non-profit or government organization for persons aged 55 and over. Services include development of new skills and talents, enhanced work experience through exposure to various jobs during enrollment, and personal support and guidance to transfer enrollees into private sector jobs after training. Special emphasis is placed on assisting seniors who are veterans or spouses of veterans, are homeless or at risk of homelessness, have a disability, limited English proficiency, or low literacy skills.