Job Training Programs in the USA Demonstrate Ability of Older Adults to Learn New Skills.

Thomas, Dorothy

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Publication Date: 1985

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Job Training Programs in the USA Demonstrate Ability of Older Adults to Learn New Skills.

Thomas, Dorothy

Convergence: An International Journal of Adult Education, v18 n1-2 p92-98 1985

This article describes two employment and training programs for older people funded by the government of the United States and carried out by a variety of agencies: the Senior Community Services Employment Program and the Job Training Partnership Act. The examples demonstrate the ability of older adults to learn new skills and perform new jobs. (Author/CT)

Descriptors: Community Involvement, Employment Programs, Federal Programs, Job Skills, Job Training, Older Adults, Program Design, Skill Development, Stereotypes, Training Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United States

Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Job Training Partnership Act 1982

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