Suggests the establishment of a new type of occupational system for older workers (emeritus jobs) utilizing life time skills which would begin at the conclusion of active careers and continue until the individual is either unwilling or unable to work. (EM)

THIS PROJECT SOUGHT TO DEMONSTRATE THE CAPABILITY OF OLDER ADULTS TO BEGIN NEW CAREERS AS LEADERS IN COMMUNITY SERVICES. PROJECT STAFF OFFERED FIVE 3-MONTH TRAINING INSTITUTES IN COMMUNITY SERVICE IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, DURING 1963-65 WITH THE HELP OF CONSULTANTS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES AND SEVERAL AREA UNIVERSITIES.…

This publication gives examples of employment programs for experienced workers taken from the National Older Workers Information System (NOWIS), a computerized system of information on more than 140 experienced worker employment programs in public and private sector organizations. (Maintained by the Business Partnerships Program of the American…

The American Association of Community and Junior Colleges' Older Americans Program provides an opportunity for colleges to plan together in a three-year period for development of community work and productivity programs for older adults. This report, based on a survey of present community college practices, discussions with college planners, and a…

This booklet is designed to help organizations and individuals who are developing new training programs to become familiar with the provisions of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) that apply to persons over the age of 55. In addition, the characteristics, abilities, and special training and employment needs of older adults are outlined. The…

This pamphlet describes some of the employment opportunities available to older adults and discusses procedures for obtaining the training for, and actually beginning, a second career. Covered in the individual sections of the brochure are the following topics: characteristics and attitudes of older workers, long-range planning, employment…