This symposium breaks down the barriers to senior employment and the challenges to senior volunteer recruitment. We will examine the strengths and flexibility of mature adults as strategic assets that can greatly contribute to an organizations ...

DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS
Division of Volunteer and Community Services

The Department of Elder Affairs, Communities for a Lifetime Bureau announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (EST)
PLACE: Catherine A. Hickman Theatre, 5501 – 27 Avenue, South, Gulfport, Florida
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This symposium breaks down the barriers to senior employment and the challenges to senior volunteer recruitment. We will examine the strengths and flexibility of mature adults as strategic assets that can greatly contribute to an organizations intellectual and financial bottom line. Organizational directors and managers will learn to identify transitional skills, examine encore employment gateways and how to create credible paid and un-paid opportunities that engage and challenge mature adults. Participants wishing to attend this symposium must register at www.meetingspots.com. Cost of registration is $15.00 per individual, with lunch included. Exhibiter space is available through the registration link.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Nicole Hargraves, Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-7000, [phone], Email: [e-mail], or at the following website: http://www.communitiesforalifetime.org/events.php.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 72 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Nicole Hargraves, Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000, [phone], Email: [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
For more information, you may contact: Nicole Hargraves, Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-7000, [phone], Email: [e-mail].