AARP Foundation and The Employment Guide®
connect older workers with businesses during older worker job fair series
From Aug. 22 to Oct. 19 in more than 40 cities across the country, employers will meet hundreds of job seekers, all age 50+. The Employ the Older Workers Job Fair Series is being held in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor's National Employ Older Workers Week, Sept. 23-29, 2007.
"We are thrilled to offer the opportunity for older workers to connect with hundreds of potential employers. The Employ the Older Workers Job Fair Series is just one of the many ways we can help the older worker continue to make a contribution to the labor force," said Jeff Littlejohn, vice president and general manager of The Employment Guide.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the share of the labor force aged 55 and older, currently at 17 percent, is rising rapidly and, by 2020, is projected to be nearly 24 percent. Nearly 7 out of 10 workers age 45-74 tell AARP that they plan to work in some capacity in retirement.
Older workers staying in the labor force longer is good news for employers. A mass exodus of Baby Boomers from the labor force as they reach retirement age would cause a significant labor shortage.
Keeping these workers employed also makes good business sense. A report prepared for AARP by Towers Perrin, The Business Case for Workers Age 50+, found that older workers are more motivated to exceed expectations on the job than their younger counterparts.
To learn more about the graying of the American labor force, the Employ the Older Workers Job Fair Series, and for a complete listing of job fairs, visit http://www.olderworkers.employmentguide.com.
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