Introduction to SHiFT Programs ____________________________________
SHIFT offers the inspiration of community, the power of a network, and a range of resources to connect its members with a sense of renewed curiosity, purpose, and passion at the milestone of midlife.
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SHiFT Circles
Monday, January 30, February 6 and 13
5:00 - 6:30 pm
St. Luke's Episcopal Church (46th and Colfax Ave.), Mpls. Youth Room.
Shift Members - Free; Non-Members - $30
We Are All Teachers, We Are All Learners
This three-session series (1.5 hours each) of small-group lifework
discussion and planning is led by professional facilitators.
You'll explore your strengths and challenges, connect with other workshop participants, and create a future vision that includes at least one or two action steps.
Led by personal coach and former SHiFT Board member Earl McGovern, and SHiFT Member Roxanne Rawson.
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Tools for Creating
Friday, February 24, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Lunds Uptown, 1450 West Lake Street, Mpls
Shift Members - Free; Non-Members - $20
Most of us have not been taught how to consciously create what we want. Instead, we’re told that external circumstances are the dominant factor in our lives.
Creating is a skill. Just like driving a car, skiing, or playing a musical instrument. Like all skills, it takes time and experience to learn. In this introductory hands-on workshop, facilitated by SHiFT member Jay McManus, you’ll discover how to:
♦ Connect with what matters most to you
♦ Know where you are, as well as to where you want to be
♦ Deal with unwanted situations
SHiFT Midternships
Midlife career changers face an almost insurmountable wall. Employers often play it safe by focusing on direct prior experience. Workers with highly transferable skills often discover that they cannot get an interview — much less the job.
Enter SHiFT Midternships™. This innovative pilot program, developed in collaboration with the state of Minnesota, supports people who want to gain hands-on work experience in a new career field. Think of it as internships for those 50 years of age or older. Interested? Review the details ...
► Success Story: At age 61, James Price used the SHiFT Midternship program to transport his skill set to a new opportunity. Watch the Video ...
SHiFT Time Bank
The core values of a Time Bank — reciprocity, social capital, respect, redefining work — resonate with our times to create a new brand of wealth. And new opportunity. In more than 40 states and 32 countries, TimeBanking is a force for good and a source of hope.
Here's how it works. SHiFT Members earn credits for their volunteer time and exchange those credits with other Time Bank members for services. It's the intersection of "What Can I Offer?" with "What Do I Need?" Want to participate? Learn More, and then Join ShiFT!
Success Stories
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Some SHiFT members have used their experiences in SHiFT programs to create new perspectives on life and work — and to launch new careers or vocations that represent more of who they are, or want to be.
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