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The Encore Movement: A Growing National Phenomenon. Fundamental trends. Leading-edge boomers are working longer . Even in the current economy, “giving back” is a strong motivator for many. New pathways are emerging for older adults to paid and unpaid roles with social impact.
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Fundamental trends Leading-edge boomers are working longer Even in the current economy, “giving back” is a strong motivator for many New pathways are emerging for older adults to paid and unpaid roles with social impact Nonprofits employers need help to prepare for the changes that are coming in the workforce
What we know • Millions of jobs in: • health care and social Therassistance • educational services • nonprofit community and religious organizations • government • By 2018 ~ millions • of jobs in: • Healthcare • Social assistance • Education • Nonprofit • organizations • Government After The Recovery, Bluestone and Melnick, 2010
The Encore Career Framework Encore pathways: the missing link Social Sector Employers Millions of Encore Career Seekers Job matching Education Training Fellowships Service Experience BigSocial Needs
Encore Job Matching ReServe: supplying skilled employees for dozens of NYC nonprofits & city agencies
Encore Colleges Portland Community College: Creating pathways for re-tooling
Encore Fellowsencore.org/fellowships Leslye Louie and Lyle Hurst: Partners in School Innovation
Encore Service The Kennedy Serve America Act 2009
Encore Communities Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ experiencematters.org
Encore Communities Portland, Oregon www.lifebydesignnw.org
Encore Communities Discovering What’s Next, MA Discoveringwhatsnext.com
Encore Careers www.encore.org Judy Goggin Civic Ventures jgoggin@civicventures.org