Posted 04/02/2009 - 01:46:09pm by Terry Nagel in Encore Colleges
Faced with 401(k)s that are sinking in value, many boomers are heading back to school, says John Lee of The New York Times in “Skills to Learn, to Restart Earnings.”
They don't have the luxury to take prolonged training, so they're opting for fast-track certification programs in areas such as education, health care and alternative energy. And community colleges are welcoming them.
Proposals for the 2009 MetLife Foundation/Civic Ventures Community College Encore Career Project are due April 24 from community colleges that want to develop pathways for older adults to careers in high-need areas.
What types of programs do you think community colleges should create?
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