FOR THE MEDIA
Encore.org is building a movement to make it easier for millions of people to pursue encore careers – second acts for the greater good. Our ultimate goal is to produce a windfall of talent to help solve society’s greatest problems.
MEDIA CONTACT
Michele Melendez
Associate Director for Communications, Encore.org, (202) 670-5246
mmelendez@encore.org
QUICK FACTS
- Of Americans ages 44 to 70, between 5.3 million and 8.4 million (or 6 percent to 9.5 percent of that age group) have already launched encore careers. More >
- A labor economist predicts there will be more jobs than people to fill them by 2018, making encore workers a crucial part of the work force. More >
- Roughly four in 10 nonprofit employers consider recruiting and hiring talent a top human resources concern. Encore workers can help fill the need. More >
NEWS RELEASES
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HEADLINES
ENCORE EXPLAINED
Encore.org founder Marc Freedman details the need for encore workers in his book, Encore: Finding Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life. More >
OUR HISTORY
Founded in 1997 as Civic Ventures, Encore.org grew from a desire to ensure that the second half of life is a source of both individual and social renewal. More >
VIDEOS
Check out these short videos, which illustrate our innovative programs, including The Purpose Prize and Encore Fellowships.
WEB TOOLS
Present news about encore careers on your site with an RSS feed from Encore.org, or add buttons that link to Encore.org on our Web Tools page. More >
