National Employ Older Worker Week: September 22, 2008 to September 26, 2008
The Employment Guide and WiserWorker.com have been planning this event for the last 12 months and the waiting is over……National Employ The Older Worker Week is HERE and our job fair series is off and running. Did you know that over the last 30 year the number of older workers has increased by 101%? So it’s all about you, the baby boomer and beyond. And this isn’t a trend that is even close to ending as a matter of fact the numbers are just starting the first baby boomer doesn’t turn 65 until 2011. The population is aging; and older job seekers play an important role in maintaining our economy as well as driving our workforce. By 2014, 41.2 percent of Americans over the age 55 will be in the labor force, making up over 21 percent of the workforce - 18 million Americans 55 or older than there were in 1998. That should stop you in your tracks!
National Employ Older Workers Week was celebrated for the first time during President Eisenhower’s term and over the years has become a tradition. The National Employ Older Workers Week increase awareness and the focus of development of innovative strategies for tapping into this underutilized labor pool that can help address the challenge posed by potential worker shortages.
The Employment Guide, WiserWorker.com and The AARP Foundation are honored to continue in this tradition by hosting the 2nd annual Older Worker Job Fair Series. Here are just a few events that we are holding; my hope is that you attend an event close to you. Check out EmploymentGuide.com for a full listing
Chicago
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Enjoy our job fair series as it was designed for you and is our tribute to America’s older worker.
If you need more information drop me an email or call me (813) 775-6279.
What was your experience? Did you get hired?
Tags: aarp, Job Fair, Older Worker