Profile: Center for Workforce Transition - Boomers in Demand

Boomers are changing the retirement game...are you ready to play?

The 21st century workforce is diverse. It is global, digital, progressive and thrives 24/7. As a society, we must consider the challenges facing the workforce. Such challenges include an increasing shortage of skilled workers due to dwindling population and retiring boomers. The changing roles of boomers will prove to be essential in supporting a workforce solution. Our mission is to match boomers and employers to meet these new workforce needs. We offer skill assessment and training for both paid and unpaid work in Healthcare, Education and Social Services.
Did you know...
•	78 million boomers began to retire in 2006
•	Boomer exodus will create a massive worker shortage
•	A big “brain drain” of knowledge and experience will be gone
•	There are not enough young workers in the pipeline to fill this gap
•	78 million boomers began to retire in 2006
•	76% of boomers intend to keep working but do want not to stay in traditional employment
•	Boomers want to do work that has value and meaning
•	Boomers worry about finding the “right work”

The Center for Workforce Transition at GateWay Community College is serving the needs of employers and boomers.

• Will address the greatest labor needs in the areas of healthcare, education, and social services
• Survey the needs of the employer
• Assess the skills, knowledge and interests of the the Boomers
• Provide appropriate training
• Will match skill sets with job or work assignments that are both paid and non-paid