RESEARCH
Studies and surveys are documenting the nonprofit sector’s need for encore talent and the interest in encore careers among people 50 and older. Civic Ventures and its partners are beginning to translate research findings into proposals for new national policies and programs that will make it easier for individuals to pursue encore careers and for organizations to hire them.
ENCORE REPORTS
ENCORE CAREER CHOICES IN A TOUGH ECONOMY
As many as 9 million people ages 44 to 70 are in encore careers – and 31 million more are interested in joining them, according to new research from MetLife Foundation and Civic Ventures. Despite the current economy, the survey shows an eagerness to add to their list of job benefits personal meaning and a connection to something larger than themselves.
ENCORE ENTREPRENEURS
New research released by Civic Ventures and funded by MetLife Foundation shows that in a tough employment market, millions of Americans in their 40s, 50s and 60s are interested in creating jobs for themselves and others.
EMERGING ENCORE CAREERS
Civic Ventures research sponsored by MetLife Foundation projects that there will be more jobs than people to fill them by 2018, and three related studies identify new jobs ideally suited to boomers. More >
HOW CAN BOOMERS STRENGTHEN EDUCATION?
Two papers from Civic Ventures help experienced professionals understand how they can help deliver services to young people, including working with schools to strengthen instruction in math- and science-related fields. More >
SEE THE SURVEYS
- 2011 Encore Career Choices
- 2011 Encore Entrepreneurs
- 2008 Encore Career Survey
- 2008 Tapping Encore Talent
CIVIC VENTURES PUBLICATIONS
Click here to access Civic Ventures publications about encore careers, including information about encore careers of the future in education, health care and the green economy; books by Civic Ventures founder and CEO Marc Freedman; and a consumer-friendly guide to help you embark on an encore career.
MEDIA COVERAGE OF ENCORE RESEARCH
Richmond Times Dispatch
Nonprofits can profit from boomers
TIME Magazine
Is a Busy Retiree a Happy Retiree? It Depends …
Sentinel Source
A boom in nonprofit groups is coming
Forbes
Train like Muhammad Ali: Read These Tips For Boomer Entrepreneurs
New America Media
Tips For Late-Career Entrepreneurs (For- or Non-Profit)
HEADLINES
THE BENEFITS OF A MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKFORCE
07/28/2010 - 03:35:43pm
Unlike any other time in history, people from four generations are on the job together. Civic Ventures, with support from MetLife Foundation, commissioned three essays exploring today’s multigenerational workforce.
- by: Phyllis Segal | More >
CIVIC VENTURES PUBLICATIONS
Here's where you'll find a complete list of Civic Ventures' research papers and other publications. More >
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Learn how boomers are using their professional expertise and life experience to help young people succeed.
ENCORE JOBS IN DEMAND
A renowned labor economist predicts workers 55 and older will be needed to fill a labor gap by 2018.