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The U.S. workforce is aging. The baby-boomer generation (born between 1946 and 1964) is now between the ages of 55 and 74.  Older workers are working longer.  While the recession of 2008-09 impacted the retirement and employment exit plans for...

Founded in October 2015, the New Start Career Network (NSCN) is a program for New Jersey residents age 45 and older who have been out of work or underemployed for at least six months. The network provides its members access to free, personalized...

Older workers, a group disproportionately at risk from COVID-19 that also experienced higher increases in long-term unemployment than other workers during the pandemic stand to benefit greatly from the expanded access that online and remote...

Presents results from two rounds of the U.S. Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies study conducted in 2012 and 2014. The study compares the scores of adults in the U.S. with the scores of adults in  23 participating...

Reviews findings from the 3-year project, Plus 50 Initiative, which supports community colleges’ ability to substantively and continuously engage in helping learners over the age of 50.

This brief identifies the most common occupations held by Americans ages 62 and older, the most common occupations among newly hired workers ages 62 and older, and the occupations that older workers most and least enjoy. This 15-page brief was...

Outlines the two types of regional effects from the United State’s changing labor force participation rates due to demographic changes.

Survey to understand the attitudes and experiences of workers who are underemployed.

Video spotlighting the aging workforce challenges and opportunities for businesses and employees.

Presents 2014–2024 current and projected employment levels, skill gaps, and occupations for low-income adults over age 50 to inform targeted training and education programs for that population.