About EnCorps The EnCorps STEM Teachers Fellowship recruits, selects, develops, and supports the best and brightest STEM professionals and military veterans, as an innovative, long-term solution to the shortage of high quality, impactful educators for students in low income schools. Job Summary Have you considered a career in teaching science, math, engineering, or technology (STEM)? […]
The Intergenerational Affinity Group is a self-driven forum of The Encore Network, composed of Network members dedicated to linking the generations to create a better future for all. May 9 Agenda: This meeting features Derenda Schubert, founder and executive director of Bridge Meadows in Portland, Oregon. Derenda will tell her origin story and outline the […]
People over 50 want to contribute to the economy and to society. They are an expanding resource, yet older adults are too frequently shut out of opportunities to use their experience, feel valued, and live financially secure lives. Members of the 50+ Employment Affinity Group are focused on changing how older workers are seen by […]
We all know that age bias against older workers is based on dated stereotypes. Recent research refutes these stereotypes in very compelling terms. Older adults not only add knowledge and experience, but their presence in the workplace improves productivity, innovation, stability, and profitability for employers that hire and retain them. In today’s marketplace, age is […]
Don't miss CoGenerate's signature event of the year! This free, virtual, hour-long event will showcase the work of 15 innovators bringing generations together. You'll have the opportunity to experience and engage in their work and get ideas, tools, and tactics for your own. You’ll hear conversations on cogenerational initiatives to strengthen: The family: Joseph Lam […]
Awe is an emotion we experience when we're filled with wonder or amazement. Researchers define awe as the human response to experiences that transcend the way we typically perceive the world. These moments generate a sense of wonder or an experience of mystery. The science is clear: a life filled with “awe moments” is beneficial […]
Ageism is embedded in our culture and widely understood as a barrier to opportunity, contribution, and quality of life for people over 50. The Encore Network helps people shift perceptions and navigate the barriers created by ageism, but what about changing the system itself? We will define an advocacy agenda and develop strategies for changing […]