Located in:
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
At minimum, in the SCSEP stand-alone submission and the SCSEP portion of the Combined State Plan, States should comprehensively cover the following elements.
- a. Economic Projections and Impact
States must:
- a. Economic Projections and Impact
a. 3. Discuss Current and Projected Employment Opportunities in the State (such as by Providing Information Available Under §15 of the Wagner-peyser Act (29 U.s.c. 491-2) by Occupation), and the Types of Skills Possessed by Eligible Individuals. (20 Cfr 641.325(c))
Current Narrative:
In the table below, ICOA utilized the Wagner-Peyser Act statistical information to identify projected senior employment opportunities for the targeted occupation based on senior education level. ICOA’s SCSEP contractor provides seniors with training to compete in the marketplace for these occupations.
SCSEP Table 4: Top Ten High Demand Jobs
| Targeted Occupations | 2024 Projected Employment | Annual Openings* | Wage | Education | Senior Education 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Person | 26,814 | 1,221 | $11.04 | LHS | 29,020 |
| Cashier | 16,825 | 820 | $9.36 | LHS | 29,020 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 13,145 | 757 | $8.90 | LHS | 29,020 |
| Customer Service Representative | 19,646 | 738 | $13.71 | HDE | 71,167 |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including fast Food | 14,538 | 704 | $8.92 | LHS | 29,020 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 17,983 | 607 | $28.72 | HDE | 71,167 |
| Office Clerks, General | 17,409 | 558 | $13.70 | HDE | 71,167 |
| General and Operations Manager | 14,244 | 556 | $31.53 | BD | 34,808 |
| Registered Nurses | 14,357 | 524 | $29.90 | BD | 71,167 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer truck Drivers | 16,322 | 508 | $18.33 | PHDA | 71,167 |
| 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates - Table B15001. No formal educational credential includes two groups: less then 9th grade and 9th to 12th grade, no diploma.Note: Education level data from Bureau of Labor Statistics. Source: 2014-2024 Occupational & Industy Projections Released November 2016, Idaho Department of Labor, Communications & Research. Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates released December 7, 2017, February 15, 2018, |