Phyllis N. Segal Vice President, Civic Ventures Northeastern University February 9, 2011 What kind of work will we do during longer working lives?
What is an Encore Career? 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...
What is an Encore Career? Over half of adults 44–70 are in or interested in an encore career In fields such as: education health care government nonprofit sector.
What is an Encore Career? Ed Speedling
What is an Encore Career? W. Wilson Goode, Sr.
What is an Encore Career? Arlene Carter
Robert Chambers 2006 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.”
What is an Encore Career?
Encore Career Opportunities 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.
What is an Encore Career? Encore Career Opportunities 1.Community health worker 2.Chronic illness coach 3.Medication coach 4.Patient navigator/advocate 5.Home and community-based services navigator/advocate 6.Home modification specialist. Health Care Six Emerging Encore Careers
What is an Encore Career? Encore Career Opportunities 1.Adjunct teacher 2.Teacher coach or trainer 3.Tutor 4.Content Advisors 5.Project Coordinators 6.Community Liaison Education and Youth
What is an Encore Career? Encore Career Opportunities The Challenge Change Culture -- a new social norm for years between mid life and old age Develop Encore Opportunities
2009 Encore Opportunity Award Winners Alliance of Early Childhood Professionals Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter Florida National Center for Appropriate Technology JEVS Orleans Technical Institute Civitan Foundation Executive Service Corps Umbrella of the Capital District Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department
What is an Encore Career? Encore Career Opportunities The Challenge 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
What is an Encore Career? Encore Career Opportunities The Challenge
What is an Encore Career? Encore Career Opportunities The Challenge 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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Leslye Louie and Lyle Hurst: Partners in School Innovation Scott Allen: Aspiranet Nigel Ball: Resource Area for Teaching Gina Cassinelli: Citizen Schools John Armstrong: Environmental Volunteers Luanne Meyer: Youth Community Service Bill Pace: Encore.org Louise Smith: Community School of Music and Arts James Otieno: Silicon Valley Educational Foundation Encore Fellows
Establishment of 1-year encore fellowships for those over 55. Establishment of more encore service opportunities for those over 55. Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act