Staying Active

Continuing to Work

Seniors on the Job

If you're a senior now, chances are you're still working. More and more seniors are putting off retirement - or redefining the term - to extend their careers or start new ones. And that includes picking up new skills.

Experience Works
(formerly Green Thumb, Inc.)
This national nonprofit helps older, low-income workers find employment, particularly in rural areas. Its Senior Community Service Employment Program, funded by the Department of Labor, provides training, work experience, educational opportunities, and placement in community service jobs.

Geezer.com
Affilated with Experience Works, this site has information to help seniors supplement their income, launch new businesses, and market their handcrafted goods.

Employment Tips for Seniors
This Louisiana-based site is an excellent resource of links to federal job banks, employment sites and senior employment resources and tips.

The AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
The SCSEP provides temporary work experience for seniors over 55 whose incomes fall at or below the federal poverty line. Enrollees are given temporary assignments with nonprofit organizations where they can sharpen and develop skills while searching for a permanent job.

Worldwide Seniors
Your source for senior employment, job search tips, resumes, and small business resources.

Senior Employment Resources
SER is a private, nonprofit organization that helps job seekers fifty years of age and older obtain full or part-time employment.

Senior Job Bank
Links and resources for senior jobs in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Includes part-time, temporary, and occasional work opportunities.

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