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.
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.
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.
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.
National
Lifelong
Initiatives
Retirement
Older Adults
Lifelong Learning
Baby Boomers
over 60
gray matters
golden years
aging
educational resource
mature