About Us
Our free programs are led by AARP Foundation or trusted local partners in your community. You’ll work with professional career coaches and experts who specialize in working with jobseekers over 50 — and understand the challenges they face.
Support for Finding Work After 50
Get connected with a free program to set you up for success in the job market.
Have you been out of work for a while or are you looking to earn extra money?
Whether you want to return to work, improve your job searching skills, build your work experience, or explore working for yourself, we can help. Building on the skills and experience you already have, we provide training and guidance to help you navigate the new world of work.
As the charitable affiliate of AARP, AARP Foundation helps workers over 50 chart a course toward financial security through work. We’re here to help you feel confident, ready, and in charge of your job search.
To get connected with the right program for you, call us today. A member of our team will ask you a few confidential questions and then match you with the right program for you.
Even if you’re unsure, call us to find out more — we have lots of programs that may help you!
Since 1961, we’ve helped tens of millions of older adults go from surviving to thriving. More than 500,000 jobseekers have built their work experience and found work through our programs — you could be next.
Frequently Asked Questions
AARP Foundation offers a variety of programs that provide tools, training, and resources that can help you return to work, make a game plan for your job search, build experience for your resume, or explore self-employment.
When you call the Work Resources Hotline, we’ll ask you a few questions about your current skills, interests, and training needs, so we can match you with a program that can help you achieve your employment goals.
Our programs can help you:
- Master job search skills and get confidence to compete in today’s fast-changing job market
- Enroll in skills training to prepare you for today’s in-demand jobs
- Build workplace experience while getting paid to help your community
- Find self-employment opportunities to make money through side gigs, freelancing, or starting a business
AARP Foundation employment programs are designed to help those over age 50 living on a limited or low income. If you’ve been struggling to land a job and living on a tight budget, one of our programs may be right for you. You don’t have to be an AARP member to benefit.
People in our employment programs often go on to get the following kinds of jobs:
- Admin Assistant or Office Manager
- Bookkeeper or Accountant
- Building Maintenance Worker
- Child Care Provider
- Customer Service Representative
- Computer Technician
- Freelancer
- Health Care Worker
- Human Resources Specialist
- Maintenance or Repair Worker
- Medical or Health Services Manager
- Project Coordinator or Manager
- Software Developer
- Registered Nurse or Nursing Assistant
- Teachers’ Aide
- Truck Driver
- …and many more!
AARP Foundation SCSEP is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor.
For program year 2025-26, a total of $90,571,960, or 90 percent, will be funded with Federal funds and $10,063,551, or 10 percent, will be funded by AARP Foundation.
Call the Work Resources Hotline
To get connected with the right program for you, call the AARP Foundation team. Even if you’re unsure, call us to find out more — we have lots of programs that may help you!
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Se habla español.