Information and resources to meet the needs of older individuals seeking work.
- AARP
(http://www.aarp.org/applications/VMISLocator/searchTaxAideLocations.action) Jobs for Older Workers
- About.com Resources for Older Workers(jobsearch.about.com/od/resourcesforseni/Resources_for_Older_Workers.htm) Jobs and employment information for older workers.
- Department of Employment and Economic Development, JobSTAT(www.positivelyminnesota.com) Assessment tool to find occupations that match your work experience.
- eHow: How to find a job as an older worker(www.ehow.com/how_5889312_job-older-worker.html) A resource for finding a job as an older worker, with tips, links and instructions.
- Experience Works(www.experienceworks.org/site/PageServer) A national, charitable, community-based organization that helps older adults get the training they need to find good jobs in their communities.
- HR Hero: Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA)(www.hrhero.com/topics/owbpa.html) Provides legal information, training, and compliance tools on state and federal employment law, supervisor training, and employee management for human resources and other business professionals.
- mySkills myFuture
(www.myskillsmyfuture.org) Explore new career options based on the skills you’ve used in a past job.
- Retired Brains
(retiredbrains.com/default.aspx) A destination for retirees, people planning their retirement and Americans caring for or having responsibility for older family members. Content in every area of interest to these groups is included and updated regularly.
- Retirement Jobs
(www.retirementjobs.com) Identifies companies most-suited to older workers and match them with active, productive, conscientious, mature adults seeking a job or project that matches their lifestyle.
- SHiFT(www.shiftonline.org/Programs.aspx) Developed in collaboration with the state of Minnesota, supports people who want to gain hands-on work experience in a new career field. Think of it as internships for those 50 years of age or older.
- Minnesota Seniors Online(www.mnseniorsonline.com) A resource directory and a direct link to get connected to products, services, shopping, entertainment, the hot dining spots, fun stuff like sharing recipes, hobbies, crafting, antiques, movies/books, events and happenings in your area, city and county government information, and other valuable information that is relevant to you, your family, and your lifestyle.
- Monster Special Report: Careers at 50+(career-advice.monster.com/career-development/education-training/Computer-Skills-for-Older-Workers/article.aspx)Careers at 50+.
- Quintessential Careers(www.quintcareers.com/mature_jobseekers.html) This section of Quintessential Careers has job and career resources for baby boomers, mature third-age job-seekers, and older workers looking for new job, work, and career-change strategies, tactics.
- U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training, Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) (www.doleta.gov/seniors) Provides information on the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) which serves persons with low incomes who are 55 years old or over. Program participants work at community and government agencies and are paid the Federal or State minimum wage, whichever is higher. They may also receive training, and can use their participation as a bridge to other employment positions.
- US DOL Senior Community Service Employment Program(olderworkers.workforce3one.org)
- WiserWorker Older Worker Resources(www.wiserworker.com/resource-center/resources) Partnered with AARP to provide resources that are not only useful for job search, but are helpful for every day concerns. From financial solutions to family tips, find helpful articles for the senior living. Find salary information by location and specific profession.
- Workforce50.com
(www.workforce50.com/) With a new name, a new look and many new features, Workforce50.com will carry on the legacy of the SeniorJobBank to find employers actively hiring workers over the age of 50.
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