Civic Ventures’ new Get Started Guide answers 12 of the questions most commonly asked by individual seeking encore careers that offer income doing work that is personally fulfilling and has social impact.

Among the questions answers are “How can I update my job skills,” “How do I finance the transition to an encore career?” and “How do I transition from a corporate job to a nonprofit one?”

“When you look at us, you see we’re all different: We’re male and female, black and white and Hispanic. But we all speak with one voice: We all want to work!” said Rosa Hannah, 60, of Rochester, New York.

Hannah was among five other panelists at Experience Works’ press event to highlight its new study, “Overlooked and Underserved: An In-depth Look at the Challenges Facing Low-income Older Job Seekers.”

The Sloan Center on Aging & Work Website features current and completed projects, and allows you to access publications and aging and work literature references. You can also sign up for virtual seminars and workshops.

Thinking about becoming a teacher? Want to connect with other teachers around the country or just get a glimpse into classroom life? Check out the “TeachersCount” Web site and blog. TeachersCount is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise the status of the teaching profession and provide resources to the education community.

The Encore Program at the Center for Creative Aging at Harold Washington College offers a series of career programs, including courses in nursing, social work, and child development.

Educate VA.com is a fast track alternative licensure program, a statewide initiative to address critical shortages in the teaching profession throughout the state.

The American Federation of Teachers offers a series of useful tools for teachers and prospective teachers, including a list of loan forgiveness programs organized by state. Check it out Loan Forgiveness Programs.

The goal of the Harvard University Advanced Leadership Initiative is to prepare experienced leaders to transition from their primary income-earning years to community and public service for their next years of life. The Fellowship is designed to enhance and leverage the skills of already-accomplished leaders for maximum impact on significant social problems, including thsoe that affect health and welfare, children, and the environment.

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Going Back to College covers subjects including selecting the right school and courses, online enrollment and advisement, school for the full-time parent, juggling classes and a job, and more.

In The Adult Student’s Guide to Survival and Success, author Al Siebert PhD offers advice on balancing school demands with family, work, and other responsibilities. Time management tips and loan information is covered as well.