Older workers perceive age discrimination at rates that are much higher than in the past.

Older workers are continuing to learn new skills.

Clearly, employers can play a major role in maintaining a skilled workforce.

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Forthcoming analysis will include a deeper look at reskilling among African American/Black older workers and Hispanic/Latino older workers.

The sample included oversamples of Hispanic/Latino and African American/Black older workers.

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Older Workers Learning Computer Skills

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