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Are You Ready for Plus 50 Learners?
League for Innovation in the Community College
Innovations 2009 Conference
March 15-18, 2009 Reno-Tahoe, Nevada
The Demographic Revolution:It’s Here
Our nation faces a demographic revolution as 78 million baby boomers enter their retirement years.
• A baby boomer turns 50 every 7.5 seconds.
• Each day in 2008 – 10,000 baby boomers are turning age 62.
Boomers Go Plus 50
• Thanks to advances in healthcare, the traditional “third stage” of life has also expanded.
• Most baby boomers can expect to spend three decades in retirement.
The New “Third Stage” of Life
Plus 50 adults want to stay actively engaged in the workplace, in education and in service opportunities.
Not the Stereotypical Retirement
Plus 50 Adults Want Help Making These “Bonus” Years Productive
62% of baby boomers wish they were better prepared for retirement.
A Workforce Short on Experience
Just as in the general population, the workforce is aging. But it’s also shrinking in size – with fewer younger workers available to take the place of older ones who are leaving.
- Shortage in skilled workers and managerial positions
- Loss of institutional knowledge
- Loss of expertise- Leadership void
The Loss of Experienced Workers: The Impact
Innovative program reaching out to adult learners who are age 50 and up that is benchmarking standards of excellence among community colleges nationwide.
What is the Plus 50 Initiative?
Three focus areas:
• Plus 50 Learning
• Plus 50 Training & Re-Training
• Plus 50 Volunteering
Who is participating – Community Colleges
So, Are You Ready for Plus 50 Learners?
Readiness Test
What We Have Learned So Far
• Transformation in Learning Delivery
• Innovative Community Partnerships
Plus 50 Initiative Website
http://plus50.aacc.nche.edu/
Our Contact Information:
Jerone GambleExecutive Manager - Continuing EducationCentral Florida Community Collegeemail: [email protected]
Mary McKeeVice President - Continuing Education & Customized TrainingCentury Collegeemail: [email protected]
Mary Sue VickersDirector, Plus 50 InitiativeAmerican Association of Community Collegesemail: [email protected]
