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.