Webcast: AARP Foundation Panels on Positioning Older Workers for Hourly Wage Jobs

On February 2, 2012 AARP Foundation hosted: "A Critical Conversation: Positioning Older Workers for Hourly Wage Jobs in Demand." The first video segment features research presentations on employer needs, including the following topics and presenters:

• Employer Research on Finding Qualified Candidates - Rebecca Perron, PhD, AARP Research and Strategic Analysis
  
• Will Workers Have the Education Needed for Future Jobs? - Hans Johnson, PhD, Public Policy Institute of California
  
• Innovative Workforce Strategies for Older Adults - Phyllis Snyder, CAEL (Council of Adult and Experiential Learning)

In the second video segment, Jim Torrens of Insight Center for Community Economic Development moderates a panel discussion between Employment Sector and Workforce Services Sector professionals, including:

• Steve Wing, Corporate Voices for Working Families
• Karen Key, National Human Service Assembly
• Jerold Ramos, AlliedBarton Security Services
• Joe Carbone, The WorkPlace, Bridgeport, CT
• Deb Briceland-Betts, AARP Foundation SCSEP
• Simon Lopez, National Council of La Raza, Workforce Services

Source: AARP Foundation YouTube (February 2, 2012)