Age-Friendly Students & Alumni : Career Support Resources

The Online Career Service Teams goal is enhancing the career preparation cycle to ensure that age-friendly students and alumni receive the knowledge and career information they need to secure stable jobs in the future workforce.

  • Age Friendly Institute
  • Age Friendly Adventures
  • RetirementJobs
  • CareerOneStop – Mature Resources
  • Back To Work 50+ – Learn how to compete in today’s job market with free workshops, career coaching and resources from BACK TO WORK50+.
  • AARP Work & Jobs – This is a collection of articles, videos, and tools covering various topics in work and employment for older people.
  • CoGenerate – This site encourages older persons to pursue second careers to provide personal fulfillment doing paid work while providing a service to their community.
  • Life Reimagined – The user will have an opportunity to create a Life Map and develop their own purpose statement for life and career.
  • Next Avenue – Launched in the Spring of 2012, this site provides information that can help individuals 50+ figure out what’s next in work, finance, health, lifestyle, caregiving, and more. 
  • Retired Brains – This is an independent job and information resource for boomers, retirees, and people planning their retirement. 
  • Senior Community Service Employment Program – The nation’s oldest program to help low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55+ find work. SCSEP matches eligible older adults with part-time training assignments for non-profit organizations.
  • Senior Corps – Senior Corps offers volunteer opportunities and services to people who are 55 years of age and older. 
  • Seniors4Hire – Senior4Hire is an online job board for job seekers 50 and over who are looking for work or other ways to earn money. 
  • Workforce 50 – The older workforce can find sections on career and education, jobs, book reviews, and career stories. 

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LinkedIn Learning

SNHU’s partnership with LinkedIn Learning offers free non-credit bearing continuing education & professional development courses to individuals already in SNHU’s community that can help you skill-up and gain experience! To gain skills and experience through LinkedIn Learning courses, you can search for project-based courses that align with your career goals and take courses on relevant technologies, soft or hard skills, or industry-specific topics. View our dedicated page for more information!

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Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 8:00 pm ET
Tuesday 8:00 am- 8:00 pm ET
Wednesday 8:00 am- 8:00 pm ET
Thursday 8:00 am- 8:00 pm ET
Friday 8:00 am- 7:30 pm ET