We are excited to launch our Age Inclusion in the Workplace Survey, aimed at gathering valuable insights into the current state of age inclusion in our workplaces. Whether you're a new graduate, mid-career professional, or seasoned expert, your voice matters! We want to hear from individuals across all age groups and industries. Your input will help us understand the experiences and perspectives of employees of all ages, identify gaps, and promote a more inclusive work environment for everyone. Click the link below to take the survey. It only takes a few minutes, and your responses will remain confidential. https://lnkd.in/debsa6F7 The insights gathered will be used to develop strategies and initiatives that foster age diversity and inclusion in workplaces everywhere. Thank you for your participation! #AgeInclusion #WorkplaceDiversity #InclusiveWorkplace #Survey #HR #EmployeeExperience
Center for Workforce Inclusion
Individual and Family Services
Silver Spring, MD 1,979 followers
Powering Opportunity for Older Adults. (Formerly Senior Service America, Inc.)
About us
The Center (formerly Senior Service America, Inc.) provides training and support to help older, low-income job seekers across the US overcome multiple barriers to employment, secure a meaningful job, and remain employed. We focus on job-seekers who have been underserved by traditional workforce development programs including formerly incarcerated individuals, Veterans, and women.
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https://www.centerforworkforceinclusion.org
External link for Center for Workforce Inclusion
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Silver Spring, MD
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1962
- Specialties
- older adults, workforce development, digital literacy and inclusion, recruiting , and Hiring
Locations
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8403 Colesville Road
Suite 200
Silver Spring, MD 20910, US
Employees at Center for Workforce Inclusion
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Shelly Kurtz
Author of This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators (Routledge, 2024). Award-Winning Marketer & Founder, Serial Entrepreneur, Advisor…
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Rita Santelli
Strategic CMO Fueled by Purpose, Focused on Growth, and Committed to Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders
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Gary A. Officer
Founder & CEO, CWI Labs
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Joshua Wadsworth
SCSEP Operations Director at Center for Workforce Inclusion
Updates
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With much focus on age lately. Our friend and CWI Labs Senior Advisor Paul Irving reminds us that "Leadership is about the person, not their age, and good leaders should not be forced to depart at arbitrary moments in time. Age alone should not be a disqualifier." Read more from Paul here: https://lnkd.in/en3zWZNm
CWI Labs Senior Advisor Paul Irving reminds us in his latest opinion piece on the ongoing conversation on Leadership and Age that "Leadership is about the person, not their age, and good leaders should not be forced to depart at arbitrary moments in time. Age alone should not be a disqualifier." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/en3zWZNm
Should an Aging Leader Step Aside?
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📢 New Article Alert: 10 Reasons Why Hiring Older Veterans Boosts Your Company’s Bottom Line Find out why hiring older Veterans is not just a patriotic act; it’s a smart business decision that can yield substantial benefits for companies across various industries. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNM3NJ2p
10 Reasons Why Hiring Older Veterans Boosts Your Company's Bottom Line
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Elaine Chao, 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation & 24th U.S. Secretary of Labor 🌟 Honored to have Elaine Chao, 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation & 24th U.S. Secretary of Labor, join us at the CWI Labs Equity Summit 2024! 🌟 Don't miss this chance to hear from one of our nation's most respected public servants on building an equitable future of work. Register now at https://lnkd.in/ebhau9xn
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Center for Workforce Inclusion reposted this
Did you know that only 7% of philanthropic funding goes to rural colleges? Despite this, these institutions play a crucial role in helping nontraditional students, including mid-career and older workers, reconnect with meaningful employment opportunities. Learn more in our latest article: https://ow.ly/3ZzP50SrNxA
Bridging the Rural Employment Divide: The Role of Rural Colleges
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🎟️Virtual Registration is now available for the 2024 Equity Summit! 🎟️ This premier national event focuses on equitable economic opportunities for older job seekers, tackling systemic ageism, racism, and sexism in the workforce. Join decision-makers, influencers, policymakers, and practitioners online to discuss innovative solutions that advance the workforce aspirations of older workers from underserved communities. Don't miss this unique opportunity - register today at: https://lnkd.in/ebhau9xn
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It’s tonight! Don’t miss it!
Tonight's the night! "Breaking Barriers: Embracing Age in the Workforce," co-produced with WorkingNation, debuts on Scripps News at 9 p.m. ET. Find out how to watch it here: https://lnkd.in/e4HF8GKN. The special is a conversation about older workers and other age-related workforce issues. It features State of Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, Diana Caba of the Hispanic Federation, Carly Roszkowski of AARP, and Taylor McLemore of Human Potential Capital. Rob Nelson of Scripps News will moderate. You can find more details here: https://bit.ly/3Vffd1G This is the second installment in our Breaking Barriers series. The first, "Breaking Barriers: Embracing Disabilities in the Workforce," which aired in the fall on PBS station WABE in Atlanta, won a Southeast Emmy last weekend. #AgeInAmerica #BreakingBarriers #ageism #OlderWorkers #MidcareerWorkers #AgeDiscrimination #AgeismInAmerica #discrimination #aging #inequality #Over55 #Over40 Ares Management Corporation Joan Lynch Melissa Panzer Ramona Schindelheim Stephanie Tobey Jennie Sheffield Kisha Attar Arthur Bilger Lonia Guha Brian Donlon Robin Dich Mark Montour-Larson Thomas Busch Sarah Newberry Michelle Armstrong Laura Junge Brian Lindenberg Beau Ballinger, MBA, CAE Jared Bloomfield Heather Terenzino Emily Pickren Jeanette Petit Kenny Nguyen TJ McGinnis Mindy Gorman
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📽 Don't miss Gary A. Officer's interview with Ramona Schindelheim for WorkingNation's "Age in America" in collaboration with Scripps News! In this thought-provoking discussion, our President & CEO delves into the pressing need to prioritize reskilling older workers as we navigate the evolving workforce landscape shaped by AI and technological advancements. "In many of the conversations about workforce opportunity around the effects of AI and the future of work, it never addresses the issues of this emerging population of older workers who by 2030 will become one of the largest single segments of our workforce." Gary A. Officer Tune in to gain valuable insights and perspectives on this critical issue that will shape the future of work for generations to come. 🔗 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/euT6i6PD #OlderWorkers #Reskilling #FutureWorkforce #AI
Reskilling older workers needs to be a priority | Age in America | Gary Officer
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Overlooked and Sidelined has been updated for June! Read more below 👇
We’ve updated our “Overlooked and Sidelined” digital magazine – created with CWI Labs – that examines the intersection of age, race, and gender in the American workforce: https://lnkd.in/e-w7huS2 The update is part of WorkingNation’s “Age in America” week collaboration with Scripps News, which includes stories such as these: https://lnkd.in/ebRsJEBK ... and additional videos and features on WorkingNation’s YouTube page: https://lnkd.in/ehAzBBzx #AgeInAmerica #BreakingBarriers #ageism #OlderWorkers #MidcareerWorkers #AgeDiscrimination #AgeismInAmerica #discrimination #aging #inequality #Over55 #Over40 Ramona Schindelheim
Cover - Overlooked and Sidelined 2024
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Unlock Potential & Drive Growth on #Juneteenth 🔓🌱 Our newest article explores how #Juneteenth connects to equitable economic opportunities. By working together, rural communities can unleash their full potential and cultivate sustainable economic growth for all. Read more: https://ow.ly/V95b50Sl4p1 #FreedomDay #RacialEquity #EconomicEmpowerment #UnityInDiversity 🤝
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