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Presentation Overview I.Baby Boomers: Redefining Life Amid Recession Fallout II.The Plus 50 Initiative III.What Our Community College Is Doing IV.Why Your College Should Get Involved V.Reaching Out to Plus 50 Adults VI.Connecting with Employers

I. Baby Boomers: Redefining Life Amid Recession Fallout “The future ain’t what it used to be.” -Yogi Berra

The Recession’s Fallout: Unemployment & Economic Woes Job loss in the Great Recession was the most severe of any recession since World War II. Retirement accounts lost $2.7 trillion (31%) of their overall value.

Unemployment: The Waiting Game The average jobless person between the ages of 55 and 64 will spend 44.6 weeks, or nearly a year, looking for a new job.

Plus 50 workers are playing an increasing role in the workplace

The Recession’s Net Result for Baby Boomers They plan to continue working well into traditional retirement years. Often because they have to.

Most people ages 55 to 70 continue to work, either full or part time, for money or for personal fulfillment. Plus 50 Adults: Want to Stay in the Workplace

The baby boomers still want to impact the world – even though they suffered during the recession. They want to do work that improves lives and communities. Plus 50 Adults: Want to Do Work That Matters

II. The Plus 50 Initiative

It’s an innovative program at community colleges nationwide that is reaching out to adult learners who are age 50 and up. What is the Plus 50 Initiative?

Flexible scheduling. Shorter term courses. Non-degree workforce training programs. Community Colleges: Ideal for Plus 50 Adults

How Community Colleges Are Adapting to Plus 50 Students

72% of plus 50 students agreed that college workforce training helped them get hired for a job. About 90% of plus 50 students in workforce training programs agree that their plus 50 courses have helped them acquire new skills or improve upon their current job skills. Colleges Help Baby Boomers Get Back on the Job

The Encore Completion Program

Leading advocate for the nation’s community colleges for more then 90 years. Represents nearly 1,100 community colleges serving more than 13 million students annually. AACC is the voice for the largest and fastest growing sector of U.S. higher education. Who is participating - AACC

Who is participating – Community Colleges

Will you join us? Grant Funds Available Applications will be accepted in Fall colleges 10,000 Plus 50 adults will earn certificates or degrees in health care, education, or social service occupations

High-Demand Fields That Give Back Education Social Services Health care

III. What Our Community College Is Doing

What Our Community College Is Doing Insert information about Plus 50 programs on your community college campus

IV. Why Your College Should Get Involved

Plus 50 adults make up a growing population interested in returning to school.

Tap into growing market sectors.

Boost enrollment and enrich campus life.

Learn from your peers.

Make a difference and give back to your community.

V. Reaching Out to Plus 50 Adults

Completing a degree or certificate is the key to opening new doors

Earning a degree or certificate is easier than ever.

It is a great time to come back.

You have support.

Distinguish yourself from the competition.

You’re not alone.

Give back to your community.

Put your passion to work.

VI. Connecting With Employers

Invest in your workers.

Plus 50 adults are eager to work and can be fiercely loyal to their employers.

Science tells us that the plus 50 brain is more adapted for creativity and problem-solving.

Plus 50 adults are easier to retain on the job.

They serve as role models for younger employees.

Stand out from your competition.

Make your workplace environment appeal to plus 50 employees.

Community colleges can help employers find workers they need now

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