Experience Has its Rewards
By: Source: AARP.org Date Posted: 2006-07-05 15:48:00-04:00
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, by the year 2010, one in three workers will be over the age of 50. As boomers begin to approach retirement age, the pool of replacement workers will not be large enough to meet employers' labor demands. Employers that face this demographic shift today will be ahead of the curve tomorrow.
AARP has resources and help for 50+ job seekers, as well as tools and strategies to help employers recruit and retain workers over 50 in an ever-changing and competitive workforce.
For Employers
AARP Employer Resource Center helps employers prepare for an older workforce: best practices, research, awards, more.
The Alliance for an Experienced Workforce helps employers plan for and create workplaces that successfully engage and utilize the skills of workers over the age of 50.
AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50 is an annual recognition program that acknowledges companies and organizations whose best practices and policies for addressing aging workforce issues are roadmaps for the workplaces of tomorrow.
For Job Seekers
Getting Started
AARP Resources
A wealth of information about everything from resume writing and interviewing tips, to job loss help, to what you need to know about self-employment, and more.
AARP created the National Employer Team to help you connect to companies that value your experience and abilities.
Bay State Resources
Operation A.B.L.E. (Ability Based on Long Experience) promotes employment and training opportunities for individuals who represent economically, racially and occupationally diverse populations.
The Commonwealth’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s One-Stop Career Centers provide unemployment assistance to job seekers, job matching services, labor market information and connections to education and training.
ACLS, a unit at the Massachusetts Department of Education, oversees and improves no-cost basic educational services for adults in Massachusetts.
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