America is witnessing a dramatic growth
in the number of citizens who are 55 and older, a trend that will continue
well into the 21st century. As our population continues to age,
older Americans will play an increasingly important role in maintaining our
economy and America’s leadership in the world marketplace.
First celebrated in the
Eisenhower Administration, and celebrated nearly every year since that time,
National Employ Older Workers Week activities focus on recognizing
the importance of the participation of older workers in the labor force.
This is an important opportunity for elected officials, employers, and the
general public to highlight the vital role of older workers in the current
labor force and the continuing importance of the participation of older workers
in meeting the employment needs of our 21st century economy.
This year, National
Employ Older Workers Week is serving as the kick-off for a national campaign
to raise awareness of the Department of Labor’s Senior Community Service Employment
Program (SCSEP). Supported by a message from President of the United States,
along with attendance at key celebration events by the Secretary of Labor
and her Department representatives, National Employ Older Workers Week
showcases the efforts of SCSEP for more than 30 years, in serving the job
training and placement needs of people with limited financial resources who
are age 55 or over. This program has helped thousands of people enter the
job market each year since its inception under the Economic Opportunity Act.
Americans aged 55 and older are a dedicated and experienced core of our workforce. Their contributions
to the nation as paid workers and volunteers in both the private and public
sectors, are immeasurable.
Following is a sample listing of SCSEP National Employ Older Workers Week events. Please
contact your local service provider for information regarding other events
and activities.
* On September 11, 2003, Governor James E. McGreevey,
signed a proclamation urging all New Jerseyans
to join him in acknowledging and commending the
quality of work and service performed by New Jersey’s
older citizens and proclaimed September 21 to September
27, 2003 as Employ Older Workers Week.
| DATE |
SPONSORS |
EVENT |
CONTACT |
| 9/22/03 |
U.S. DOL/ETA
New York City Department for the Aging |
Preview of the
Lower Manhattan Workforce 1
Career Center Affiliate |
Gale Gibson U.S.DOL
(202) 693-3758
Theoni Angelopolous
NYC Department for the Aging
(212) 442-1111
|
| 9/22/03 |
Maryland
Department of Aging
Hagerstown, Washington County |
Employer
of the Year Awards |
Karen Fields
(410) 767-1276 |
|
9/22 - 9/26/03
|
Dept. of Senior Programs &
Services
Westchester/Putnam
Workforce One-Stop
Employment Center
Mainstream Institute for Adult
Learners at Westchester CC
New York State Department
of Labor
Senior Personnel Employment
Council of Family Service of Westchester
Westchester/Putnam
Workforce Investment Board
SER of Westchester
|
"Older Workers =
Experience at Work"
- a weeklong series
of workshops for job
hunting Senior Citizens
|
Department of
Senior Programs
and Services
(914) 813- 6445
|
| 9/23/03 |
Maryland Department of
Aging
Baltimore City |
“2003
Employer of the Year” Awards Ceremony |
Tamara Snell
(410) 767-1113 |
|
9/23/03
|
State of New York Office for the Aging
|
Networking Breakfast -
"The Value of the Older
Worker in Today's
Workplace"
|
Judith Richberg
Title V Program Director
(914) 613-6440
|
|
9/24/03
|
Senior Resources of Guilford - NC
|
Mature Worker Job Fair
|
Kim Daleus
(336) 373-4816
|
|
9/24/03
|
Winston-Salem Urban League
Senior Service America
Northwest Piedmont Area
Agency on Aging
ESC
North Carolina Senior Care
Health & Wellness Program/Faith
Community of Winston Salem
Consumer Credit
Counseling/Financial Care
Shepherd's Center/Area
Agency on Aging
|
"Celebrate Seniors
Who Make a Difference"
- National Employ
Older Workers
Week Luncheon
|
Don Rounds
(202) 255-9505
|
|
9/25/03
|
Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Senior Centers, Inc. - NC
|
Mature Worker Job Fair
|
Dontressa Ashford
(704) 522-6222
|
|
9/25/03
|
Winston-Salem Urban
League
Senior Service America
Health & Wellness
Program/Faith Community
Consumer Credit
Counseling/Financial Care
Shepherd's Center/Area
Agency on Aging
|
Community Health Fair
for Seniors
|
Don Rounds
(202) 255-9505
|
|
9/26/03
|
Colorado Department of
Human Services
|
Colorado Title V
Celebration
Employee and Employer
of the Year Awards
|
John Treinen
(303) 866-2846
|
|
9/26/03
|
Winston-Salem Urban League
Senior Service America
Health & Wellness
Program/Faith Community
Consumer Credit
Counseling/Financial Care
Shepherd's Center/Area
Agency on Aging
|
Job Fair for Seniors
|
Don Rounds
(202) 255-9505
|
