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Boomers Can Get Help With Their Job Hunt

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Good, short, and relevant article for many from the October 2011 edition of Money Magazine on the topic. Enjoy.

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More than half of Americans say they plan to work in retirement, according to a survey by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.  Start your search with these organizations.

WWW.ENCORE.ORG
Run by think tank Civic Ventures, this website connects people 50 and older to post-retirement jobs with social purpose, mainly in education, government, and the nonprofit world.  You can also search the site for career resources in your area.

WWW.RETIREDBRAINS.COM
This site for older workers and retirees connects job seekers with recruiters and employers looking for seasoned staff.

WWW.GRAYHAIRMANAGEMENT.COM
This organization specializes in helping executives and senior managers find part-time and contract work.

WWW.RESERVEINC.ORG
Currently operating in the New York City area, Miami, and Baltimore, ReServe matches professionals 55 and older with jobs at nonprofits that need their skills.

WWW.COMINGOFAGE.ORG
You can find training help and other resources for people 50 and older here, plus nationwide listings of jobs at government agencies and  nonprofits.

WWW.AMERICORPS.GOV
This federally funded program places job seekers in paid community service positions, such as tutoring disadvantaged youth building affordable housing, and teaching computer skills.

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