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What kind of work will we do during longer working lives?. Phyllis N. Segal Vice President, Civic Ventures Northeastern University February 9, 2011. en core ca reer ‘än-,kôr ,kuh-ŕeer Noun Work that combines personal meaning and social impact with
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What kind of work will we do during longer working lives? Phyllis N. Segal Vice President, Civic Ventures Northeastern University February 9, 2011
. . en core ca reer ‘än-,kôr ,kuh-ŕeer Noun Work that combines personal meaning and social impact with continued income in the second half of life.
Over half of adults 44–70 are in or interested in an encore career • In fields such as: • education • health care • government • nonprofit sector.
Robert Chambers2006 Purpose Prize Winner White House – June 30, 2009 “I was old enough to understand the injustice I saw and experienced enough to do something about it.”
When the economy recovers: • Between 2 and 2.6 million unfilled new jobs by 2018 • health care and social assistance • educational services • nonprofit community and religious organizations • performing arts, museums, and libraries.
Health Care • Community health worker • Chronic illness coach • Medication coach • Patient navigator/advocate • Home and community-based services navigator/advocate • Home modification specialist. Six Emerging Encore Careers
Adjunct teacher • Teacher coach or trainer • Tutor • Content Advisors • Project Coordinators • Community Liaison Education and Youth
Change Culture -- a new social norm for years between mid life and old age • Develop Encore Opportunities
2009 Encore Opportunity Award Winners Executive Service Corps Alliance of Early Childhood Professionals Civitan Foundation Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department Umbrella of the Capital District National Center for Appropriate Technology JEVS Orleans Technical Institute Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter Florida
Change Culture -- a new social norm for years between mid life and old age • Develop Encore Opportunities • Change policies and create pathways -- so transitions don’t need to be DIY
Navigating the Semi-Colon • Community Organizations Discovering What’s Next • Experiential pathways Encore Fellows, Encore Service, ReServe Workforce development programs • Educational pathways Community Colleges. ALI
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Scott Allen: Aspiranet Luanne Meyer: Youth Community Service Louise Smith: Community School of Music and Arts Leslye Louie and Lyle Hurst: Partners in School Innovation Encore Fellows John Armstrong: Environmental Volunteers James Otieno: Silicon Valley Educational Foundation Bill Pace: Encore.org Nigel Ball: Resource Area for Teaching Gina Cassinelli: Citizen Schools
Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act Establishment of more encore service opportunities for those over 55. Establishment of 1-yearencore fellowshipsfor those over 55.