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Where can I find a
job after retirement?
Q: I took
early retirement, but with the increased costs of
living, I am finding it necessary to earn additional
income. What are the best approaches to finding
employment for an older person?
A: Early
retirement has become a predominant labor market
trend in recent years, primarily among male workers.
However, it is expected that women will follow this
pattern as their economic condition improves. The
changes occurring in the composition of the labor
force in tandem with the changing personal needs of
older individuals are creating powerful incentives
for them to remain in or re-enter the work force.
For many, this will mean engaging in job training or
retraining.
The Department of
Economic Security provides the older worker with
assistance in determining skills, appropriate
employment options and resources. Employment
counselors at locations throughout the state will
evaluate the job seeker’s skill level and, if
necessary, recommend possible programs to enhance
the employability of the older person.
A couple of
programs that might be recommended include the
Senior Community Services Employment Program
(SCSEP), where job-ready older adults are placed
directly into employment, while others benefit from
training, counseling and community service
assignments at nonprofit organizations and public
agencies in their communities, prior to
transitioning into the work force.
SCSEP is funded
under Title V of the Older Americans Act. This grant
provides a variety of employment and work experience
services to approximately 1,200 persons age 55 and
older in rural Minnesota counties. To qualify, a
person must be 55 or older and meet income
guidelines. Older Minnesotans with disabilities are
especially encouraged to apply.
Workforce
Investment Act funds help individuals with low
incomes go through certified training providers to
develop skills that will result in gainful
employment.
A good source to
seek information about available jobs and employment
information on the Internet is www.iseek.org.
For more
information on these programs and other options you
can call the Workforce Center System Information at
1-888-438-5627 or call the Senior LinkAge Line® at
1-800-333-2433.
Quick Senior Link
items are taken from frequent calls to the Senior
LinkAge Line®, a free service that connects seniors
to programs or services that they need. Call
1-800-333-2433 or visit www.mnaging.org.
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