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Plus 50 InitiativeRehired, Rewired, & Re-
inspired: How to Engage the Plus 50 Student
Joliet Junior CollegeKelly Lapetino and Pam Abbott
Moraine Valley Community CollegeLinley White
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Workers over age 45 who are unemployed, are more likely to stay unemployed longer, than younger workers. More “long-term unemployed” are plus 50 workers.
The Critical Need
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How many are out of work?
October 2010– 14.8 million Americans unemployed
National unemployment rate 9.6%
Unemployment rate ages 45-54 7.8%
Unemployment rate ages 55+ 7.3%
Ref: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf October 2010 unemployment report by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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About the Survey
• 204 community colleges responded to the survey.
• Approximately 1,081 institutions representing every community college in the United States were invited to participate.
• Conducted online in fall 2008.
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The Plus 50 Adult:A Dramatically Different Type of Community College Student
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Community Colleges Offer Options and Possibilities
Short-term training for a new career can get an unemployed worker back on the job and earning money in a matter of months, not years.
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• Personal enrichment
• Workforce training and career development
• Volunteering
Community Colleges Offer a Range of Programs
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Enrichment Focused Plus 50 Programs May Hurt Community College Bottom Lines
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JJC Plus 50 Workforce Center Mission
To promote the continued vitality of the mature workforce through the delivery of a comprehensive system of quality employment, education, and training services that support local and regional economic development initiatives.
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Of the colleges offering workforce training courses, over half tailored them to plus 50 student needs.
Tailoring Courses for Plus 50 Needs
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JJC has seen an increased enrollment of 50+ students particularly in computer related courses
Customized 50+ computer classesFull range of computer courses offeredToo Young For Facelift? Too Old For Facebook?
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Learning is life-long and many people in our community want to attend classes or programs in order to begin a new career or obtain a degree.
Tuition waivers through grant fundingMentor and Volunteer programRetirement PlanningLifelong learning classes
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Ageless Learning Classes for Adults Over The Age of 50
• ARTOil PaintingWatercolors
• FITNESSFit Over 50
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Joliet Junior College’s Plus 50 Workforce Center helps the mature worker face the challenges ofobtaining employment after the age 50.
Free career workshops, career assessments and advisingSupport group sessionMock InterviewAnnual +50 friendly job fair
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Looking for a New Career Direction?
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Plus 50 Career Training
Pharmacy Technician for 50+Alzheimer’s at Home CaregiverParaprofessional
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Laying Out The Welcome Mat
Workforce training & career development programs help plus 50
adults prepare for new careers during a turbulent economy.
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Colleges can improve support services that help integrate plus 50 students into the fabric of campus life.
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Many community colleges are reaching out to plus 50 adults with tailored programs, but more needs to be done.
Inviting Plus 50 Adults to Campus
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Recommendations: Know your customer: conduct a high-quality needs assessment
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Recommendations: Customize workforce training and career development programs to match the needs and objectives of plus 50 students.
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Recommendations: Concentrate more on support services that can help plus 50 students integrate into campus life.
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Recommendations: Put policies in place that streamline registration for plus 50 students
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Recommendations: Remember that even though some need financial aid, the plus 50 age group also represents a valuable market and source of revenue.
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Website Resources
http://plus50.aacc.nche.edu/ “Educating Plus 50 Learners: Opportunities for Community Colleges”
Full Report & Executive SummaryBiweekly e-newsletter
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