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Our nation is currently undergoing a demographic revolution as 78 million baby boomers enter their retirement years. These Americans are not likely to follow in the footsteps of previous generations. Americans are healthier and living longer, and at the same time have fewer resources to carry them through several more decades without income from earnings. Among those who do not need to work for income, many will seek work to stay active and many others will want to stay connected by giving back to their communities through volunteering. For the baby boomers in the paid and volunteer workforce, and even those who will retire altogether, lifelong learning is a value. The Plus 50 Initiative at St. Louis Community College can connect you with the resources you need.

Explore the American Association of Community Colleges Plus 50 Initiative Web site.

Reinvent yourself. Community colleges let you study new subjects and explore interests you may never have had an opportunity to learn before.

Lighten your load. Those who have spent a lifetime in manual labor are often ready for work that is less physically taxing. Community college education can help you gain skills to shift into new positions—even in your existing field of expertise—that put less wear and tear on your life.

New horizons. After years of work experience, you might be ready to strike out on your own. Community college classes can teach you the entrepreneurial skills needed to start the business or venture you’ve always dreamed of.

Community Colleges offer programs designed with your lifestyle in mind. Call us today at 314-984-7842 to find out more about the Plus 50 Initiative at Saint Louis Community College. We offer a wealth of resources and programs that will fit your needs. Explore our many classes and look specifically at Career and Personal Development for Plus 50 offerings. Return to the Continuing Education registration page to enroll today.

PLUS 50 WORKSHOPS FOR Fall 2009:

Re-hired, Re-wired, Re-inspired: A Workshop

Are you considering retooling your professional skills? Are you a Baby Boomer nearing retirement? Do you need a new direction? Determine what may replace the traditional retirement path in your life through a powerful interactive learning experience. Clarify your intentions, set your goals and take action all while supporting other group members who share similar objectives.

Forest Park: CPDV 730 480 - Saturday, September 19 & 26. (9 a.m.- Noon) Location TBA. NO FEE.

Meramec: CPDV 730 600 - Saturday, November 7 & 14. (9 a.m. - Noon). Library - Confluence Room. NO FEE.

Fall 2009 PLUS 50 PROGRAM

Review your Math and English skills before taking the Accuplacer college placement test. Plus 50 Re-wired Employment Seminar - identify your goals, brush up on interview skills and learn how social media can aid in your employment search. Certify in as little as eight weeks to be a Help Desk Technician. Explore our Legal Nurse Consultant program to extend your professional skills. Plus 50 Entrepreneur - an intensive 6 week course in how to start your own business. Certify to be a Personal Fitness trainer. Call 314-984-7842 with questions or 314-984-7777 to register.

Register today to take advantage of this and other
educational opportunities.