Meet Ernest Saxton, an 85-year-old participant of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Ernest Saxton, an 85-year-old participant in the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), exemplifies resilience and community spirit. After a diverse career as a design craftsman and educator, health challenges redirected his path. Currently, he assists at the City Hall Visitors Center, where he engages with visitors and shares insights about local attractions. His supervisor, Tomar Jackson, commends Saxton's contributions, noting how he fills staffing gaps and enhances team culture. SCSEP provides older adults with paid community service roles, training, and resources, encouraging them to set career goals.

Saxton believes in the program's potential for self-improvement and aims to take computer classes while continuing to serve his community. His story reflects the broader significance of SCSEP in empowering seniors and fostering intergenerational connections. Saxton's determination to pave the way for future generations underscores the program's positive impact on the community.