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| What is the Senior Internship Program (SIP)? |
| SIP is a paid training-for-employment program, primarily for low-income adults over fifty-five years of age. back to top |
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| What services does the Senior Employment Services Program provide? |
- Participants are assessed to determine individual needs for training, supportive services and potential for regular employment.
- Training Assignments are developed within the community to provide participants with valuable training and practical work experience consistent with their employment goals, as well as to provide a benefit to the general welfare of the community.
- Participants are paid at least minimum wage, plus the legally required benefits of Social Security, Medicare and Worker’s Compensation.
- The option of a physical examination is offered annually.
- Referrals to community resources for non-employment assistance such as health/mental health, dependent child care, transportation, housing, clothing or other issues that may represent an impediment to employment.
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| Who do I contact to enroll the Senior Internship Program (SIP)? |
| For additional information, please call George or Joe at (319) 393-7811. You may e-mail us at info@hacap.org. back to top |
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| How do HACAP Senior Employment Services promote self-sufficiency? |
Self-sufficiency is grounded in secure, economic freedom. Our programs allow seniors, facing a career change, to develop the job skills they need to compete into today’s labor market.
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