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)? […]
Ever received large medical bills you didn't know were coming and didn't know how to handle? Managing the cost of medical care can be confusing and overwhelming. Learn from Kathryn Koch, staff attorney for Health Law Advocates, what to do before and after you receive medical care to limit surprises, and when the bills arrive, what you can […]
For People 50+: Be Inspired To Live with Passion & Purpose Through the Explore Your Future Workshop! Online | via Zoom Explore Your Future gives you invaluable tools to plan the next chapter in life through an inspiring and engaging two-session virtual workshop.  Led by a trained facilitator, each 90-minute session of this Coming of Age program builds upon the other to identify where […]
Women over 50 often complain about feeling invisible, less empowered, or diminished. As we get older, we should feel stronger, more confident, and empowered. Join host Martha Blackwelder for a chat with author Paula Marie Usrey about her recent book that addresses these hurdles, Refusing to Be Invisible: Life Planning Empowerment Strategies for Women 50+. Ms. Blackwelder and Ms. Usrey will […]
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 […]
Most caregivers enter this role with little or no planning. Instead, they begin caregiving in a crisis situation, typically making the experience extremely challenging and stressful. In this session, we'll discuss what to do when you notice aging-related physical, mental, or cognitive deterioration in an older relative. Julie Norstrand, founder of Help My Aging Parents, […]
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. We gather on the second Tuesday of every month to share experiences, learn, and advocate together. We take on a small number of relevant projects as merited. […]
Did you know that people over 50 can find out in advance if an employer understands the value of their experience? Or that there's a growing list of employers that want to hire older workers? In this Age-Friendly Employer Forum, you'll learn exactly what "age-friendly employer" means and how employers are qualified as age-friendly from […]
Our speaker will be Dan Hafetz, National Recruiting Director-Interim Resources at StevenDouglas, an executive search firm based in Sunrise, Florida.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been especially prominent in the headlines lately, sparking both fear and excitement. How are new technologies (like ChatGPT, which can write computer programs; music, poetry, and song lyrics; and take tests and write student essays) affecting the work marketplace? How can older adults stay relevant, avoid common pitfalls, and anticipate changes […]
Are you job hunting with a gap in your work history? Or re-entering the workforce after being unemployed for a while? Learn how to anticipate and explain work gaps on your resume, LinkedIn profile, and interviews from Cheryl Alexis Gelzer, of MassHire South Shore. Present yourself to employers with a focus on your skills, not your […]
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 […]
People over 50 often ask: Who do I want to be in the next part of my life and what is my purpose? How can I best use my strengths, talents, and interests? How do I make sure that the years ahead are satisfying and fulfilling? These questions begin to emerge when people are in […]
Digital and social media have become core tools for building awareness, reaching clients and program participants, creating connections, and advocating for change. And fluency with these tools is now an essential skill, not something for another day. As this field grows, it's more important than ever to stay current. In this session, you'll learn how […]