Businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the strong contribution made by experienced workers to their bottom line.   As the number of skilled workers decrease, retaining, retraining and attracting experienced, older workers becomes a good strategy for many businesses.   This Experienced Worker Toolkit provides many articles and links to information to help you engage older workers.   The toolkit is compiled by the Labor Force Development Council's Older Worker Committee.   Visit often for new information and links!

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Item Name		Posted By	Date Posted
Benefits of Hiring/Retaining Experienced Workers DOC (26 KB)		Administration	3/19/2009
Recruiting and Retaining Older Workers DOC (27.5 KB)		Administration	3/19/2009
10 Easy Steps to Engage Older Workers DOC (25 KB)		Administration	3/19/2009
Recruiting and Retaining Older Healthcare Workers Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	3/19/2009
A toolkit created for the healthcare employer
Conducting an Age-Friendly Interview DOC (25 KB)		Administration	3/19/2009
Plus 50 Initiative: Community Colleges Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	10/12/2010
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) launched the Plus 50 Initiative to support and showcase the best in plus 50 education.
Keeping an Experienced Workforce Trained DOC (24.5 KB)		Administration	3/19/2009
Tapping Experienced Workers as Mentors DOC (24 KB)		Administration	3/19/2009
Vital Aging Network Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	10/12/2010
The Vital Aging Network promotes self-determination, civic engagement and personal growth for people as they age, through education, leadership development and opportunities for connection.
12 Benefits of Hiring Older Workers-online article Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	3/19/2009
Article for Entrepreneur magazine, by Stephen Bastien
Tapping Talent, Experience of Those Age 60-Plus Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	3/19/2009
Article for Wall Street Journal, by Kelly Greene
Old. Smart. Productive. Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	3/19/2009
Article for BusinessWeek, by Peter Coy, with Diane Brady in New York
Information on Workplace Flexibility Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	3/19/2009
A link to whenworkworks.org
The New Agenda for an Older Workforce Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	3/19/2009
This white paper by Manpower explores the increasing reality of the global aging workforce, the resulting gaps in workforce supply, and the demand that this is creating. It proposes strategies that companies can adopt to circumvent these talent challenges; recommendations on how employers can help older employees extend their careers should they choose to do so; and suggestions for the role that governments can play to help solve the older worker conundrum.
Work/Life Strategies for Your Organization Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	3/19/2009
A link to worklifechamptions.org

Item Name		Posted By	Date Posted
55+ Jobseeking Guide PDF (1.27 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	6/15/2010
A step-by-step guide to a successful job search. Includes tips for updating your skills, interview techniques and resume/cover letter writing.
Employment Options: Tips for Older Job Seekers PDF (4.13 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	7/15/2010
To assist older job seekers—many of whom are attempting to return to the workforce for the first time in many years— [AAA] today released a new brochure developed by the Eldercare Locator (www.eldercare.gov) and Senior Service America, Inc. (www.seniorserviceamerica.org), “Employment Options: Tips for Older Job Seekers.” The tips and information are geared toward the older worker who has not searched for a job in many years and is looking for tips on how to use new technologies, find job leads, write a resume, interview and identify other useful employment resources.
Computer Basics Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2/19/2010
More and more jobs require the worker to navigate the Web, read and respond to e-mails, and operate programs such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Those without these skills are at a disadvantage. Many introductory computer courses are offered by continuing education programs through your local school district or community college. Here is an online basic computer skills course.
The Emotional Aspects of Job Loss/Job Search Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2/19/2010
Being laid off or fired from a job can wipe you out emotionally and financially. Before anything else, it might help to deal with the emotional challenge of job loss first, says Al Siebert, author of The Survivor Personality. Siebert offers a free “survivor personality” quiz at the Resiliency Center where you can learn more about your ability to adapt to new and changing situations. You can also find valuable guidelines for coping with job loss and becoming more resilient in your job search.
Senior Service America, Inc. Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	7/15/2010
SSAI is a nonprofit organization that provides civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
Utah Careers Supplement for Workers over 50 Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/7/2010
The state of Utah has compiled a great list of resources to help workers over 50 navigate their job search.
Vital Aging Network Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	10/12/2010
The Vital Aging Network promotes self-determination, civic engagement and personal growth for people as they age, through education, leadership development and opportunities for connection.
Plus 50 Initiative: Community Colleges Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	10/12/2010
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) launched the Plus 50 Initiative to support and showcase the best in plus 50 education. Pus 50 also works with colleges to help employers tap into this growing employee pool and develop programs that train plus 50 workers for expanding business sectors.