Building New Careers
While older workers generally have low levels of joblessnessabout 3 to 4 percentthey face challenges in the labor market. Those 50+ who are out of work are more likely to be unemployed longer. They also encounter barriers to career re-entry and advancement, along with stagnant wages. Another 20 percent are working in fields that require related knowledge and skills. But to move into these growing occupations, additional training may be needed....