Report of the Taskforce on the Aging of the American Workforce
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Summary
Created in 2006 and comprised of representatives from nine federal agencies, the taskforce was charged with developing multi-agency strategies to address the aging of the workforce. This report summarizes the Taskforce’s findings and recommendations including self-employment, flexible work arrangements and customized employment. Notably they suggest exploring the increasing the employment focus of Aging and Disability Resource Centers and enhancing collaboration with One-Stop Career Centers.
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U.S. Department of Labor
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States
Keywords
Job Market for Older Workers; Access to Training; Job Search Skills; Age Discrimination; Workplace Flexibility and Customized Employment; Self-Employment; Financial Literacy; Employer Barriers; Retirement; Flexible Work Arrangements; Customized Employment
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U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
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877-872-5627