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Key Resources for Midterns
A combination of events — a severe economic recession, retirement of the oldest baby boomers, and a reset of expectations — is leading many at midlife to reconsider the meaning of life and work.

For people ready to explore the Midternship path, there are a wide range of resources, from the practical to the inspirational, to help point the way.  If you've found support you like, and it's not listed here, let us know.


Organization Description

Civic Ventures is the creation of Marc Freedman, author of the bestseller Encore: Finding Work that Matters in the Second Half of Life.

The non-profit's Encore.org website provides news, resources and connections for individuals who seek "encore careers" that combine social contribution, personal meaning and financial security.
Over 50: Taking Their Turns as Interns

With more Americans out of work, older people are seeking career opportunities through internships. Intern Ann Hodgman, who’s 52, and Marci Alboher, Yahoo’s career expert, discuss the new trend on MSNBC's Today show.
Internships: Not Just for College Kids

The stressed job market means more competition for internships — and age is no longer a boundary.  A new survey by CareerBuilder.com reveals that 23% of employers are now seeing experienced workers apply for them.
  Memo to Managers: Make Room for Midterns
by Peter Cappelli and Bill Novelli, Harvard Business Review

Your organization needs older workers more than ever. They transfer knowledge between generations, transmit your company's values to new hires, make excellent mentors for younger employees, and provide a "just in time" workforce for special projects.

Yet more of these workers are reporting to people younger than they are. This presents unfamiliar challenges that — if ignored — can prevent you from attracting, retaining, and engaging older employees.

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Overcoming Age Discrimination: Your Role

Hiring managers tend to offer jobs to people they like or with whom they have things in common. No blame there -- it's just reality. One of the things they may not have common with you is your age.

That can be a barrier. If you let it. Our partner in the SHiFT Midternship program, the state Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), publishes a newsletter which outlines some of the attitudes, habits and strategies you can adopt in your search for new work at midlife.
A Midternship Success Story

At age 61, James Price used the SHiFT Midternship program to transport his skill set to a new opportunity. 

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