Community Corner
JVS Program Helps Older Workers Find Encore Careers
Older workers are far less likely to be unemployed, but much more likely to be out of work for an extended period if they do lose their jobs. A JVS program to help those over 50 re-enter the workforce will expand this year, thanks to a generous grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation.
The five-week program – Recharge! – helps older unemployed or underemployed workers re-examine their skills, interests and experience in order to find a rewarding encore career. In group sessions, participants will polish their resumes and learn how to rebrand themselves and use the latest tools (including social media) to navigate the job market.
“Once unemployed, statistics show that older workers tend to remain jobless for longer periods than younger workers,” explained Lisa Bartley, Recharge! coordinator. “As a result, job seekers over 50 often feel stuck and beaten down during the difficult transition of unemployment. Recharge! boosts their self confidence and helps them regain control over their personal situations.”
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The next Recharge! series takes place at JVS in Southfield from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays and Fridays, Mar. 11 through April 11. For further information, contact Lisa Bartley at (248) 233-4234, email lbartley@jvsdet.org or download the flyer: http://bit.ly/1n1lRzF.
The JVS Recharge! grant is part of ongoing investments the Bank of America Charitable Foundation is making to address immediate critical needs, such as hunger and shelter, and longer term solutions that promote financial wellness.
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“Government funding for these types of programs has been flat for several years,” said Leah Rosenbaum, JVS interim president and CEO. “This Bank of America funding will allow us to assist more people who need to recreate themselves for the next stage of their lives.”
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About JVS
JVS is an award-winning human services organization with four main locations in metropolitan Detroit that helps people realize life’s potential through a variety of programs to maximize their self-sufficiency. The agency provides counseling, training, support services and comprehensive programs to the frail elderly, at-risk youth, individuals with disabilities, unemployed workers, and people who are economically disadvantaged.
