Archive for April, 2009
I’ve been doing some research on legitimate work at home opportunities. These seem to have some good reviews around the net. My preliminary research shows they are legitimate work at home opportunities, rather than scams. Disclaimer: Do your own research before signing up for any of these. Some have costs involved, some do not. Some will actually hire you as an employee, some as an independent contractor. I, myself, have applied for some of them and will keep you updated on my progress and results. I present these links for your reference:
http://www.alpineaccess.com/external/careers/become_an_agent.html
http://www.arise.com/Content/work-at-home.asp
http://www.convergysworkathome.com/index.php
http://www.liveops.com/become-agent/index.html
There are others, but these are the ones I found to be the most reputable. I repeat: do your own research. Good Luck!
Senior Service America Inc.
Headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, Senior Service America, Inc. (SSAI) is a non-profit organization that provides civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
SSAI is one of 18 national sponsors of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) and one of six national sponsors of the Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program.
Senior Community Service Employment Program
The Senior Community Service Employment Program began as part of the War on Poverty 40 years ago and was so successful that it became a national program under the Older Americans Act in 1973. It is referred to by its acronym – SCSEP (pronounced SEE-sep) – and operates in nearly every county in the nation. To participate in SCSEP, a person must be:
- Age 55 or older;
- Legally eligible to work in the United States;
- Living in a household with income no more than 125 percent of the federal poverty level.
By law, SCSEP gives special attention to those who are any of the following:
- Are 65 years of age or older;
- Have a disability;
- Have limited English proficiency or low literacy skills;
- Reside in a rural area;
- Are a veteran;
- Have low employment prospects;
- Are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
SCSEP participants are paid minimum wage while they gain marketable job skills working part-time in non-profit and public organizations, including senior centers, schools, and libraries. The program provides a win-win for participants and their communities: Participants help community organizations extend their reach and capabilities, while developing their own job skills, self-confidence, and a restored sense of self-worth. In 2004, SCSEP participants across the nation contributed 46 million hours of service to their communities, and about 18,000 participants gained regular employment outside the program.
SSAI operates in the 16 states of AL, CA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MN, MS, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX and WI.
Very interesting article from CNN Money on creative ways to get a job in a difficult (impossible) economy. Please note that one of the men in the story is 55 years old. I figure if he can do it, so can I. Some of the networking ideas can be duplicated on the web, using sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others. I especially like the idea of a daily “meeting” where participants trade job hunting and interviewing techniques. This could also help to eliminate the feeling of hopelessness that can kick in when you realize no one is responding to your resumes, a feeling I, myself, have been dealing with for awhile, now.
