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For most of his adult life Jack Yampolsky has been a numbers guy, but his life took a different turn when he started writing, and at the age of 81 he published his first book, a novel called Boardwalk Story.
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Topic: Encore Careers
Encore Fellowships Offered at Nonprofits
Intel is proud to announce that they are the first company to make Encore Fellowships at local nonprofits available to all of its eligible pre-retiree employees nationwide. Encore Fellowships, created by Civic Ventures, are designed to provide a new source of experienced talent to organizations solving critical social problems, while offering those who have finished midlife careers the chance to transition to encore careers in the nonprofit sector for 6 to 12 months, full or part-time, with a $25,000 stipend. To learn more about this unique program, click here.
Holy Enrollers: Boomers as Divinity Students
Boomers are the fastest-growing demographic at U.S. divinity schools, according to the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). The under-30 crowd may still be the largest cohort of students, but the 50 and older group has grown from 12% of students in 1995 to 20% in 2009. Are boomers finding religion? Or are there other reasons for this encore career choice? By the way, this article is written by Melba Newsome, the nationally-recognized author of "Work Gives Meaning to Life," a chapter in the new Coming of Age e-book, The Age for Change.
People age 50+, those still working and those retired, are seeking out courses at their local community colleges for a lot of reasons...to pursue encore careers, leisure-time interests, learn new skills. Many community colleges have been aggressively expanding their courses for this age group, including developing more user-friendly ways for people to re-enter higher education after decades away from the classroom. This U.S. News and World Report article provides some data on the kinds of programs that community colleges are offering and a check-list of what to look for when considering signing up.
http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-...
With unemployment soaring and hiring freezes in place at many organizations, it is heartening to know that many nonprofits are still recruiting experienced people. But, as Jeri Sadler, a longtime "rewiring" guru and Michael Watson, a nonprofit human services executive explain, competition for these positions is stiff, so you will need to be strategic and have a specific encore career in mind as you venture into the nonprofit world. Read their article for valuable tips.
http://www.encore.org/find/advice/findin...
“When you’re doing something you really love, it’s not really a job." This is the sentiment of a struggling real estate agent turned nature guide, who has turned her passion for the outdoors into a part-time business. Some boomers are taking the plunge by choice; others have been laid off or have to bolster sliding retirement funds. No matter how the change occurs, there are positive stories in re-invention.
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2009-...
The paucity of available jobs has stirred up talk of a generational conflict: if older adults stay in the workforce, are they taking jobs away from the younger set? On the other hand, if the elders keep working, won't that help pay for future social security benefits for their children and grandchildren? In this Boston Globe article, Ellen Goodman takes a different tack. Why not use this economic downturn as an incentive for Boomers to begin encore careers that will support social change efforts and provide personal satisfaction. Read more.
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editor...
The bipartisan Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, signed by President Obama on April 21st, makes national service accessible and inviting for millions who have finished their midlife careers. It recognizes the difficulty of midlife career transition and creates an innovative policy -- "encore fellowships" -- that will provide people 55 and older access to one-year management or leadership positions in preparation for jobs in the public and nonprofit sectors. A great encore opportunity...
http://www.encore.org/news/quiet-revolut...
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