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Report of the Taskforce on the Aging of the American Workforce

02/26/2008 | Requests *

Summary

Created in 2006 and comprised of representatives from nine federal agencies, the taskforce was charged with developing multi-agency strategies to address the aging of the workforce. This report summarizes the Taskforce’s findings and recommendations including self-employment, flexible work arrangements and customized employment. Notably they suggest exploring the increasing the employment focus of Aging and Disability Resource Centers and enhancing collaboration with One-Stop Career Centers.

Author

Available Files

Report PDF (330K, 48 pages)

Keywords

Aging and Disability Resource Center; Job Market for Older Workers; Access to Training; Job Search Skills; Age Discrimination; Workplace Flexibility and Customized Employment; Self-Employment; Financial Literacy; Employer Barriers; Retirement; Flexible Work Arrangements; Customized Employment

Topic

Aging Issues, Employment, Resource Center, Workforce

Type/Tool

Data, Reports

Source

U.S. Department of Labor

State

All States/Territories

Date Created

02/26/2008

Contact

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration
877-872-5627

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2170

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