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7. Workforce Development

  • Job retraining opportunities
  • Flexible job opportunities
  • Job banks for older adults
  • Discounts for older adults who want to take classes at local colleges/universities
  • Bi-lingual classes for non-English speaking older adults

 

Common Challenges

Action Steps

Older adults may need to update their skills and may need more flexible work opportunities

· Job retraining

· Educational discounts

· Flexible hiring and work schedules

· Job banks