Plus-50 Success Story

Autor/inn/en	Dillon, Rosemary; Marini, Sergio; Miller, Susan F.
Titel	Plus-50 Success Story
Quelle	In: Community College Journal, 80 (2009) 2, S.44-47 (4 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1067-1803
Schlagwörter	Careers; Retirement; Community Colleges; Focus Groups; Baby Boomers; Grants; Community Services; Adults; Stakeholders; Educational Planning; Partnerships in Education; Adult Education; Adult Students; Massachusetts + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Career; Karriere; Pensionierung; Community college; Community College; Grant; Finanzielle Beihilfe; Gemeindenahe Versorgung; Bildungsplanung; Hochschulpartnerschaft; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Student; Students; Erwachsenenalter; Studentin; Schüler; Schülerin; Master-Studiengang
Abstract	Across the country, some 78 million baby boomers are closing in on retirement age. While some are considering second careers--in teaching or health care, for instance--others are staying active and involved through volunteering and community service. Recognizing the tremendous opportunity this population holds in terms of experience, skills, and leadership for younger generations, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), with funding from The Atlantic Philanthropies, launched the Plus 50 Initiative. Intended to showcase programs for plus-50 learners, the initiative, funded with a $3.2 million grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies, has funneled money to 14 community colleges over the past year to develop approaches that could be replicated elsewhere. With an established and growing population of older students, Cape Cod Community College (CCCC), in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, received funding through the grant program as a mentor college. Staying true to its role, CCCC has conducted focus groups and surveys with baby boomers to identify courses and volunteer opportunities. As a result, administrators plan to expand the initiative and are developing a talent bank that will match plus-50 students with civic and service opportunities. This article provides eight tips for organizations to use when launching sustainable projects: (1) Look at the big picture and identify the organization's strengths; (2) Land some quick wins; (3) Be authentic; (4) Develop internal partners; (5) Engage the stakeholders; (6) Engage employees; (7) Develop a communications strategy; and (8) Develop a long-term plan. These tips have served as a practical blueprint for serving plus-50 adults who come to CCCC for enrichment, to acquire job-related skills, or to pursue new careers. (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10