Subsidized Employment Program (SEP)

What is the Subsidized Employment Program (SEP)?

Individuals placed with an employer through SEP will receive a wage. The employer who trains eligible job seekers will qualify to receive reimbursement of 100% for up to 4 months for employment through June 30, 2010, or until funding is exhausted, whichever comes first. This subsidy can be used for wages and/or to offset the cost of uniforms, tools, supplies, and necessary licenses and certifications. It should be noted that this is not direct hire employment. The job seeker will not be an employee of the employer and can be released (not fired) at the end of the training.

Who is Eligible?

Both Profit and Not for Profit Employers may be eligible for training job seekers who are TANF eligible. It should be noted that TANF eligibility will be completed by the Seneca County Department of Job and Family Services through the Prevention, Retention, Contingency Program process. Basic eligibility includes the following:

Assistance Group Composition

The following groups are potentially eligible for these services: Specified relative with minor child(ren), legal custodian/guardian with minor child(ren), or a pregnant woman with no other minor children.

Income

In order to qualify, the assistance group's gross income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level for hat particular household size. Income must be verified for the 30 days prior to the date of application.

How do I Apply?

Call or visit the Seneca One Stop and request information on the Subsidized Employment Program. While an appointment is not required, it is advised that an appointment be made to assist staff to serve you better.

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