Connecting Your Career And Passion
To many times you hear of people over 50 not being valued in the market place for the experience and knowledge that they have acquired and are willing to share. I have learned of a think tank that is working to turn these perceptions around and connect people with their passion. Civic Ventures is an organization focused on generating ideas and programs that will help society achieve the greatest return for the experience that people over 50 have to offer. Below please find an excerpt from their website describing just a few of the programs and strategies they are using to change these perceptions about aging Americans:
The Civic Ventures program portfolio includes:
• Experience Corps, a national service program for Americans over 55. Now in 14 cities, Experience Corps works to solve serious social problems, beginning with literacy. Today more than 1,800 Corps members serve as tutors and mentors to children in urban public schools and after-school programs where they help teach children to read and develop the confidence and skills to succeed in school and in life.
• The Next Chapter, an initiative that provides expertise and assistance to community groups across the country working to help people in the second half of life set a course, connect with peers, and find pathways to significant service. Local Next Chapter projects and related programs exist in dozens of communities nationwide.
• The Lead with Experience Campaign and The Purpose Prize, a three-year initiative to invest in older social innovators by recognizing outstanding achievements, creating a network of people wanting to use their retirement years for the greater good, and channeling funds and assistance to these new pioneers.
• Still Working, a documentary project that profiles people working for the greater good in the second half of life. In their own words, people share stories of the work they do, why they do it, the challenges they’ve faced along the way, and how they planned for this new chapter. The initiative is an attempt to create role models where few exist for the new generation of aging boomers, and to develop a richer understanding of work in the post-midlife years.
If these programs sound interesting to you then please click this link and connect to your passion while helping your community. Civic Ventures may be the vehicle that connects you with your next dream job.
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October 30th, 2007 at 6:23 am
You are right people over 50 have alot to offer I have learnt alot from the Idea Coach also on that subject. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience, combine this with the drive that they bring; it is a great fine for any employer.
Ray Horner Jr.