The Senior AIDES Program

Who Are We?

[Insert Project Name]is the Senior AIDES Program sponsor for [insert counties]

in [insert state].

Mission of the Program

• Serves adults age 55 or older living at or below poverty level

• Trains seniors in positions with local non-profits or government organizations that serve the needs of the community

• Leads to job positions outside of the program and economic self-sufficiency

Why Is the Program Needed?

• Seniors are living an average of 18 years longer

• Nearly 6 million adults age 55 or older in the U.S. lived in poverty during 2002

• In 2002, 14% of the workforce was 55 or older. By 2012, this number is expected to rise to 19%

Source: U.S. Administration on Aging

Who Benefits?

• Seniors—gain skills and means for economic self-sufficiency

• Local non-profits or government organizations—paid position

• Local employers—strong hiring pool

Who Participates?

Gender

Male ??%

Female ??%

Insert data from your QPR

Who Participates?

Education Level

8th grade and under ??%

9th – 11th grade ??%

High school equivalent ??%

1-3 years college ??%

4 years college ??%

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Who Participates?

Ethnic Group

White/Not Hispanic ??%

Black/Not Hispanic ??%

Hispanic ??%

Indian/Alaskan Native ??%

Asian ??%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander ??

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Who Participates?

Age

55-59 ??%

60-64 ??%

65-69 ??%

70-74 ??%

75 and over ??%

Insert data from your QPR

How Does It Help the Community?

Types of service to the older community

Health ??%

Housing/Home Rehab ??%

Employment Assistance ??%

Recreation/Senior Centers ??%

Nutrition Programs ??%

Transportation ??%

Outreach/Referral ??%

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How Is It Funded?[Project Name] receives a grant from Senior Service America to serve as a local sponsor of the Senior AIDES Program. The Senior AIDES Program is the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) of Senior Service America. It is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Senior AIDES is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

The program was created under Title V of the Older Americans Act.

What are the Goals of the Program?

In 2004-2005, [Project Name]aims to enroll

?? seniors in the program to receive valuable job

training.

(insert 150% enrollment goal)

What are the Goals of the Program?

In 2004-2005, [Project Name]

aims to assist?? seniors in finding

and retaining permanent employment.

(insert 37% unsubsidized goal)

Success Story

Add photos, quotes, testimonials

from Senior Aides.

See next slide for video tips.

Nothing tells the story of your program better than a Senior Aide. If you have a Senior Aide who is comfortable speaking and doesn’t mind sharing his or her story, bring him or her along with you to speak.

Another option:

Videotape a testimonial from a Senior Aide. If you can’t pay a professional to shoot it, try contacting your local college media centers and recruit a student. Often students can use these projects for credit and they have access to video editing equipment as well. Have several Senior Aides give a brief quote, or do a short interview with a Senior Aide.

If your story is shot on tape, contact a local digital video service provider and ask them to transfer the tape to digital for you. Be sure to tell them that you’re using the piece for Powerpoint so that they create the right type of file for you (Windows Media File, Quicktime or MPG-1) . Ask them to do the production free of charge or at a discount, especially if you’re a 501c3. In exchange, add a credit for their business in your presentation or offer to share their business cards or flyers with colleagues.

Once you have your digital video file, it can be easily placed into your Powerpoint presentation. Simply, go to Insert> Movies and Sounds>From File and place the video on the desired slide.

Tips for Success Story on Video

For more information,

please contact:

[Project Director]

[Phone Number]

[E-mail]Reminder: Stock up on Senior Aides brochures

and place your business cards in them.

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