Key Takeaways:
Why Hire Older Adults?
“The most critical and widespread challenge facing businesses today is the ability to hire qualified workers for open jobs they need to fill.” - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Key Questions
- How can we empower older job seekers to build the bridge between skills they have and skills that are needed in today's workplace through reskilling and upskilling?
- How can we provide job opportunity equity for older adults with varying levels of access to connectivity and training?
- How do we create equity in aging by helping people overcome a fear of technology?
- How can we elevate the hiring of experienced workers 55+ in corporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs?
The Challenge
- Ageism
- Need to upskill and reskill
- Require more flexibility to meet aging changes
- Looking for work that is purposeful
"At Easterseals we saw a significant change in how our mature jobseekers embrace technology pre and post-pandemic. Much of our success has been instrumental to the training support from partners like GetSetUp. In addition to the skill-building courses the added value of classes in other areas, which cultivated a sense of belonging and community connectedness in a time when many seniors were isolated. On behalf of Easterseals SCSEP we appreciate our partnership!"
- Crystal Odom-McKinney, National Director of the Senior Community Service Employment Program at Easterseals
Classes by:
Liz Miller
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