The humble community college is turning out to be one of the best resources for older adults seeking new directions – and new jobs – in later life.
The Wall Street Journal
TIME FOR AN ENCORE
You may not realize it, but you’re playing a role in one of the most significant trends of the 21st century. You’re helping to invent a new stage of work.
You’re moving beyond midlife careers yet refusing to fade out or fade away. You’re searching for a calling in the second half of life, crafting encore careers that combine not only continued income but the promise of more meaning – and the chance to do work that means something beyond yourself. You’re headed for an encore.
WHAT'S AN ENCORE CAREER?
This quick video provides an
explanation that’s toe-tapping fun.
Video length: 1:20
ENCORE, THE BOOK
Read excerpts from Encore: Finding Work
That Matters in the Second Half of Life
by Marc Freedman, founder and CEO
of Civic Ventures.
ENCORE FELLOWSHIPS
A bridge to a new stage of work, Encore Fellowships are paid, yearlong positions for people who want to shift from midlife careers to encore careers.
ENCORE COLLEGES
Colleges are creating programs to retrain experienced adults for careers in education, health care, social services and the environment.
MEDIA COVERAGE OF ENCORE CAREERS
BusinessWeek
From Then to Now: How to Move Beyond the Do-It-Yourself Transition
National Public Radio’s Morning Edition
Program Taps Retired Execs to Help Nonprofits
The New York Times
Ready for Life's Encore Performances
The Wall Street Journal
Profiles in Later Life: Purpose Prize Winners
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