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Lifelong Learning Initiatives

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FedExperience: More than half a million federal employees will leave government in the next five years. To help the federal government address critical talent shortages, The Partnership for Public Service launched this initiative to recruit and hire experienced older workers.

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Joliet Junior College's Mature Workforce Center: Through the Plus 50 Initiative, Joliet Junior College received a grant to implement and promote workshops and services geared specifically to older adults who are retooling for new careers.

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Jump Start the Conversation: The Aging in Place Intiative awarded grants to organizations in San Diego that help to create more lifelong learning opportunities for older adults.

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Oasis Institute—"The Immigrant Experience:" This initiative shares the stories of immigrant older adults, with emphasis on their cultural insights and work experiences. Five core courses are offered at OASIS Centers including immigration history, literature, film, food, and culture and tutoring.

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Project SHINE: Coordinated through Temple University's Center for Intergenerational Learning, Project SHINE pairs university students with older immigrants and refugees to help them acquire U.S. citizenship and fosters positive cross-cultural and intergenerational relationships.

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Wisconsin Rural Women's Initiative: This initiative serves women over the age of 50, offering educational and self-improvement opportunities during weekend training sessions. Wisconsin's County Health Department partners with the Women's Initiative to take the program into communities and provides other services as well.

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E-mail: reinvestinginthethirdage@ace.nche.edu
This page last updated: 01/30/2009



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