ARE YOU READY FOR AN ENCORE CAREER?

For 50 years, the average 50-something American was headed straight toward a leisure-based retirement. The path was well marked, with familiar rites like the retirement party and the gold watch.

Not anymore. You’re bound for a dramatically different destination, a new stage of life that includes work. You want jobs that supply money and meaning, especially if you’re going to do them for another decade or two.  Sad to say, the search for work with purpose is often an intimidating do-it-yourself project. Encore.org can help.

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Explore the top five encore career job fields

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Learn about education and training, five popular types of encore careers, fellowships, internships. More >

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JOB LISTINGS

Use the Encore Career Finder to find jobs that offer purpose, passion and a paycheck.

TOP 5 ENCORE JOB FIELDS

Learn more about how to find work in these fields.

  1. Education
  2. Health care
  3. Environment
  4. Government
  5. Nonprofit

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Explore resources for transitioning from a midlife career to an encore one.

JUMP-START YOUR ENCORE CAREER

The Get Started Guide offers expert advice, tips and success stories about how to pursue encore careers.

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FOR EMPLOYERS

News, advice and resources for employers tapping encore talent for the greater good.

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What’s an encore career?

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