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| Ashoka: Innovators for the Public | Entrepreneur, Fellowships & Internships, Job Search | Ashoka: Innovators for the Public provides fellowships to social entrepreneurs worldwide. |
| ASA's Civic Engagement Program | Civic Engagement, Democracy and Voting | The American Society on Aging’s Civic Engagement Program strives to advance discussion of civic engagement within the field of aging and to foster best practices for professionals. |
| As They Hit 65, Boomers Redefine Aging | Advocacy, Social Action, Policy, Civic Engagement, Democracy and Voting | The idea of a post-retirement career – once an oxymoron – is now embodied in the phrase “encore career” that’s been popularized by Marc Freedman of Civic Ventures. The word both applauds and promotes... |
| As First Boomers Turn 65, the Big Question: What's Next? | Education & Training, Finance & Financial Planning, Nonprofit, Volunteering | The oldest baby boomers start turning 65 in January. If the largest generation in American history can look forward to a couple more decades of usefulness and engagement, what will they do with those... |
| Art Fund-Raising Nonprofit's Success Leads to Award for Founder | Arts, Culture, Humanities, Children & Youth, Education & Training, Nonprofit, Philanthropy & Grantmaking, Poverty, At-Risk Populations | Barbara Chandler Allen has won $50,000 as one of 10 winners of The Purpose Prize, given to Americans over 60 who are tackling social problems in this latter stage of life. As founder of Fresh Artists... |
| Array of Flame Retardants Found in Baby Car Seats, Changing Pads, Other Items | Children & Youth, Consumer Protection, Medical Research | Eighty percent of cushions used in car seats, portable cribs and other baby furnishings contain chemical flame retardants that can accumulate in babies’ bodies, according to a new study. Co-author... |
| Arlene Blum, video | Advocacy, Social Action, Policy, Community Improvement & Organizing, Environment & Sustainability | Learn about Purpose Prize winner Arlene Blum. Click the image at right to play the video. |
| Arlene Blum 2008 Acceptance Speech, video | Technology | |
| Arizona Mature Workforce Initiative, AZ Statewide | Job Search | Arizona Mature Workforce Initiative Statewide State level initiative to raise visibility and awareness of employment opportunities for mature workers. Its website provides job matching, Mature Worker... |
| Are You Thinking About an Encore Career? | Education & Training, Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Health Care, Nonprofit | Ditch the corporate life for a more rewarding career with a focus in health care, education, green technology and nonprofits. People seeking encore careers are often industry professionals who are... |
