Increase the number of Maryland employers that promote sustainable career opportunities using age-inclusive policies and practices.
Strategies:
Evaluate the impact of the paid and unpaid older workforce on Maryland’s economy.
Evaluate age- and retirement-related policies and requirements and identify opportunities for modernization.
Lead the effort to encourage Maryland employers to adopt age-inclusive policies and practices by implementing age-friendly employer certifications through the State of Maryland.
Improve coordination and collaboration between Area Agencies on Aging and American Jobs Centers in providing access to supportive services and employment supports, including the Senior Citizen Supportive Employment Program (SCSEP).
Support public- and private-sector employers in building their capacity to recruit, hire, and retain employees age 50 and over of all backgrounds and abilities.
Create pathways for workers age 40 and over to upskill, reskill, and pursue career changes to in-demand occupations, such as health care, education, and information technology.
Outcomes:
Short-Term (1-3 years)
- Improve coordination between OAA programs
- Identify resources to evaluate the impact of older workers
- Receive age-friendly employer certification
Mid-Term (4-6 Years)
- Create recruitment and retention resources for the older adult workforce
- Track employers using age-inclusive policies and practices
Long-Term (7-10 years)
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Increase employers using age-inclusive policies and practices