Perspectives on Senior Re-careering

Half of all adults aged 50 to 70 are interested in work that will help improve the quality of life in their communities, according to the New Face of Work Survey (MetLife Foundation/Civic Ventures, 2005). A majority of those respondents identified an interest in working with health issues—in a hospital or with an organization fighting a particular disease—as well as teaching or working in a youth program.

Jim Craiglow, president emeritus of Antioch University New England and chancellor emeritus of Antioch University, offered his perspective on senior re-careering and now we want to read yours!
What is your perspective on senior re-careering?

Read Jim Craiglow's perspective in his essay posted at ACE's website: Senior Synergy: Re-careering Older Adults to Serve Society

Comments

[RTA Staff]

Welcome to the Reinvesting in the Third Age Blog! We're excited about this new opportunity which allows you to contribute to a timely discussion about older adults in the United States with leaders of education institutions and aging organizations across the nation. Jim Craiglow, president emeritus of Antioch University New England and chancellor emeritus of Antioch University, begins the discussion with "Senior Synergy: Re-careering Older Adults to Serve Society." What are your thoughts?

[Audreymc]

Good info! I need to re-enter the workplace after being disabled and need to complete a degree program before going back to work. I was successful in the technology development field for 20+ years and I am no longer capable of traveling 90% of the time. I no longer live in CA so I must find a new career as I am rapidly approaching the age of 50 this year. I have one son in college now with one more to go and I also care for my Mother, but would like to retire one day too! I hope to track down a grant or funding to help me with my education expenses. I am not capable of working and going to school simultaneously due to my disability, which I am hopeful will continue to improve. All info is great...keep it up! Thanks, AMC