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With unemployment high and retirement savings low, hundreds of thousands of people over 50 are turning to college programs to boost their job skills. But given the rising costs of tuition, is it worth the money? Marci Alboher, VP at Civic Ventures, offers advice for this quickly growing demographic.
Wrapping up a three-year initiative to boost course offerings and resources targeted to community college students age 50 and up, the American Association of Community Colleges said in a November report that its Plus 50 program schools shifted dramatically from offering personal enrichment courses for retirees to awarding targeted certificates aimed at current job openings in their communities.
If you find yourself among the ranks of older job hunters, one of the most valuable resources to emerge from the Great Recession is also among the most poignant: a website called Over 50 and Out of Work. It was created to help individuals age 50-plus “get back into the labor force by improving the cultural perception of older workers and by influencing public policy changes that will make it easier for them to find re-employment.” Be sure to add this to your list of helpful encore career resources.
Job Search Strategies for Older Workers
Posted 06/02/2011 - 01:24:12pm by Stephen Anfield
This free workshop, on July 27, 2011, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., will present strategies for competing in the new workplace, updating your skills, networking, dealing with ageism and avoiding job scams.
Start: 06/27/2011 - 7:30 p.m.
End: 06/27/2011 - 9 p.m.
Encore Career Workshop at the Community College of Denver
Posted 05/27/2011 - 07:26:17am by Stephen Anfield
Considering retraining? Wondering where and how to begin? A Community College of Denver Encore Career Initiative workshop can help you set your course on a new and fulfilling career path.
Start: 06/21/2011 - 9 a.m.
End: 06/21/2011 - noon
Encore Career Workshop at the Community College of Denver
Posted 05/26/2011 - 07:21:13am by Stephen Anfield
Considering retraining? Wondering where and how to begin? A Community College of Denver Encore Career Initiative workshop can help you set your course on a new and fulfilling career path.
Start: 06/20/2011 - 9 a.m.
End: 06/20/2011 - 4:30 p.m.
Volunteer Orientation for the Boomers Leading Change in Health Nonprofit
Posted 05/17/2011 - 06:01:14am by Stephen Anfield
Boomers Leading Change in Health serves as a resource to the community in matters related to health and health care.
Start: 05/25/2011 - 10 a.m.
End: 05/25/2011 - 11 a.m.
Continuing the Retirement Conversation – The Couple's Retirement Puzzle
Posted 05/16/2011 - 11:35:52am by Stephen Anfield
The first of 78 million boomers have begun to turn 65, with a life expectancy of an additional 20 to 30 years. Boomers are being challenged to redefine retirement and reinvent themselves and their relationships as they transition to the next part of life.
Start: 06/21/2011 - 6:30 p.m.
End: 06/21/2011 - 9 p.m.
Discovering What's Next Career Counseling With Career Moves at JVS
Posted 05/10/2011 - 08:16:41am by Stephen Anfield
Take advantage of Discovering What's Next's one-on-one free consultation service provided by Career Moves at JVS.
Start: 05/19/2011 - 9:30 a.m.
End: 05/19/2011 - 11 a.m.
