HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- It didn't take long for Bill Coffey to realize retirement wasn't for him.

The 67-year-old says chuckling, "It's kinda boring to sit. I love the wife to death. She was glad I got out also. It's been a great opportunity for us."

Mr. Coffey has a new job through the Mature Worker Program
coordinated, locally, through the Southwestern Community Action Council.

Alissa Stewart is the director of the program.

"I don't know a lot of people who can get paid to look for a job, but once we've located a position for them and the employer, we can offer the employer a financial incentive to hire them," Alissa Stewart said.

Mr Coffey says it's given him a second chance at 67.

"There's a lot of people, especially this day and time, with the economy being in the situation it's in right now. It's a great tool. I can recommend it to anyone," Coffey said.

If you're over 55 and looking for work, call (304) 525-5151.
That office will have information about what you need to know to qualify.