Nonprofit organizations, schools and health care providers have openings for experienced workers. Boomers want them. How do you connect the two?

I would like to be connected to an organization which serves women who are interested in attaining employment by using practical sewing skills.  This job skill is needed as the ability to sew/ repair clothing or special fit issues are not being taught at a level to insure employment or self-sustainability through a home based business.  How would I apply for a fellowship to start such a program.

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When USA Today asked readers to tell how they have changed course at midlife and found new careers, dozens responded with tales of fulfillment.

Among those described in “Midlifers Live Their Dreams by Changing Careers” is 47-year-old Frank Miele, who says it took him “2-1/2 seconds” to decide to leave his partnership in a law firm to start his own art gallery in New York City, a decision he’s never regretted. After quitting his job selling medical products and becoming a physical education teacher and coach at age 46, Joe Sabia of Boca Raton, Fla., said he has “the best job in the world.”