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CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS 10945 Le Conte Ave Suite 2339 Los Angeles, CA 90095 (310) 312-0531 (310) 312-0546

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1 CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS 10945 Le Conte Ave Suite 2339 Los Angeles, CA 90095 (310) 312-0531 (310) 312-0546 rprice@mednet.ucla.edu www.ccgg.org January 17, 2014 Rachel M. Price, MSG Executive Director, CCGG Addressing Education, Advocacy and Workforce Development in California

2  Statewide education leadership non-profit organization in gerontology & geriatrics  Mission is to improve the quality of life of California’s diverse aging population  Our business is to:  Educate  Help prepare the workforce needed  Advocate on behalf of older adults and their needs ABOUT CCGG

3  Established in 1980  Governed by a Board of Directors  President: Maria Henke, University of Southern California  Managed by UCLA Division of Geriatrics; Gerontology & Geriatrics Coordinating Center since 2005  Executive Director: Rachel Price, UCLA

4 ABOUT CCGG  Membership Organization  Students  Elders  Individuals – Faculty, Industry members, Providers  Institution – Organizations, Companies, Schools  Committee/Volunteer Driven  Education, Policy, Membership & Marketing, Nominations & Elections

5 WHY? Coming of Age in Aging America youtu.be/ZOA1v4-2Fos

6 WHY?  Silver Tsunami - Baby Boomers  We want a competent workforce that cares for older adults!  We need to prepare the current and the future workers (students)!  How do we do that? Effectively preparing practitioners with the knowledge, values and skills to provide services, care, and support to, and on behalf of, older adults and their families

7 EDUCATION/TRAINING  Annual Educational Meeting Themes: Innovative models Diversity Workforce needs Careers in aging WHAT DO WE DO?

8 EDUCATION/TRAINING  Annual Educational Meeting Examples Leading Change: Aligning Workforce Development with Behavioral Health Care Needs of Older Californians (2013) Campus, Community & Industry Partnerships Promoting Jobs in Aging (2012) California Dreaming: Education, Innovation & Opportunities (2011) WHAT DO WE DO?

9 EDUCATION/TRAINING  Annual Educational Meeting Examples Leading Change: Aligning Workforce Development with Behavioral Health Care Needs of Older Californians (2013) Campus, Community & Industry Partnerships Promoting Jobs in Aging (2012) California Dreaming: Education, Innovation & Opportunities (2011) WHAT DO WE DO?

10 EDUCATION/TRAINING  Annual Educational Meeting 2014 Building Communities for Older Adults in California: Partnerships and Stakeholders in Action Opportunities: Poster presentation (Jan 24), Scholarship funding minority students to attend CCGG, Networking WHAT DO WE DO?

11 EDUCATION/TRAINING  Annual Educational Meeting 2015 What would you be interested in coming to next year in Southern California? WHAT DO WE DO?

12 ADVOCACY  Policy Forum ABC’s of the ACA: Basics of the Affordable Care Act (2013)  Getting the Record Straight: ACA Myths & Facts  The Future of “Dual Eligibles”  Older Adults in Managed Care  The Role of Culturally Sensitive Outreach  What Educators and Students Need to Know: Educating Legislature, Workforce, & Our Students Audio Visual: http://uscgero.adobeconnect.com/p46c5yy4n7g/ PDF Materials: http://www.ccgg.org/resources/CCGG%20Policy%20Forum%2010-18- 13%20Printable%20Handout.pdf

13 ADVOCACY  Policy Forum October 2014 What do you think our next policy issue should address? WHAT DO WE DO?

14 CONSULTANCY  Serve as consultants / experts Advisory/Steering Committees  Write grants Test educational interventions Train different groups (students/faculty)  Serve on California Geriatric Behavioral Health Workforce Coalition Statewide multi-organization initiative

15 HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?  CCGG Membership Opportunities:  Get a student membership to CCGG and get reduced rate to Annual Meeting  Participate in CCGG Committee work (resume building)  LinkedIn CCGG Group:  Join the 420 member group of like minded students, professionals, organizations  Job Board:  When the time is ready, check out jobs available

16 CCGG CAREERS IN AGING THOUGHTS

17 WHAT CAREERS ARE AVAILABLE?

18 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES  Traditional Gerontology Programs  Certificate  Bachelors  Masters  Doctorate  Hybrid Programs  Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Public Health  Business Administration  Public Administration  Law

19  Foundational knowledge of field  Theoretical framework  Practical models used in field  Programs needed – impact, services  Needs of diverse populations – access to services, regional disparities, low-income, etc.  Hands on experience – internship / practicum  Care about the well being of older adults WHAT ARE YOU GETTING OUT OF YOUR GERO / GERI PROGRAM?

20 RESUME BUILDING IDEAS BRAINSTORMING  KNOWLEDGE – What have you learned?  SKILLS – What can you do now that you’ve finished your program?  ATTITUDE / VALUES / WORK ETHIC – What is important to you?  MISC – What light bulb moments have you experienced?

21 Hard Skills Personal Values & Attitudes Competitive Advantage - GERO Knowledge Soft Skills Job Skills YOU WHO ARE YOU? WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?

22  Job Postings Online  Networking Events  Grassroots—Cold Calling—Informational Interviews  Existing Network  University Career Centers / Alumni Offices  Professional Associations JOB SEARCH IDEAS

23 TECHNICAL SKILLS  Computer Capabilities – Word, Excel PowerPoint  Marketing, Recruitment & Social Media  Writing – Technical & Summative Reports, Grant Writing  Project & Program Coordination  Policy Analysis  Financial Management

24 SOFT SKILLS  Problem Solving  Time Management  Personal Qualities & Work Ethic  Works well under pressure  Team player (interpersonal skills)  Demonstrated leadership  Communication skills (clear, concise)  Networking skills  Accept & Learns from criticism  Conflict resolution

25 PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER HAVE MULTIPLE REVIEWERS RESUME & COVER LETTER DRAFT COVER LETTER & RESUME FOR EACH JOB REVIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT COMPETENCY REVIEW

26 10945 Le Conte Ave Suite 2339 Los Angeles, CA 90095 (310) 312-0531 (310) 312-0546 rprice@mednet.ucla.edu www.ccgg.org QUESTIONS? Rachel Price (310) 312-0531 rprice@mednet.ucla.edu

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