This document discusses trends around aging populations and the growing number of older workers who want or need to continue working. Some key points: - The 55-69 and 65+ age groups are the fastest growing segments of the US population through 2035. - Most older workers plan to continue working past traditional retirement age. - Companies are increasingly employing retirees from other organizations. - By 2030, over 1 billion people worldwide will be aged 65+, with the largest increases in developing countries. - Older workers want flexible schedules, options for part-time work or project-based work, skills training, teleworking opportunities and other choices. - SHiFT is an organization that helps with midlife career

1. “ Empower Midlife Moves To MEANING in LIFE and Work

2. “ 2005- 2015 ” 55 to 69 Fastest Growing Group “ 2005- 2035 ” 65 + Fastest Growing Group

6. Our Aging World "We are aging—not just as individuals or communities but as a world. In 2006, almost 500 million people worldwide were 65 and older. By 2030, that total is projected to increase to 1 billion—1 in every 8 of the earth’s inhabitants. Significantly, the most rapid increases in the 65- and-older population are occurring in developing countries, which will see a jump of 140 percent by 2030." State Department Summit on Global Aging

8. Money Health Meaning

10. Shift Interest Grp Time Bank Resources FORUMS Shift Circles SHiFT Organization

12. What SHiFT is all about!

13. " SHiFT is pioneering a novel approach to supporting midlife career transitions. There is nowhere else in the community where I can hear the candid, inspiring and courageous stories of others who have created meaningful work for themselves." — Lisa Lane Without SHiFT, I would not have been ready to say yes to the temporary executive director position I accepted — which has now opened a whole new set of doors for me.” — Beth Waterhouse

14. “ By 2030 , the number of Minnesotans over age 65 will double , rising to 1.3 million, and older people will represent over 20 percent of the state’s population. Between 2005 and 2050, the numbers of persons 85+ will more than triple, rising from 95,000 to 324,000.” Quote from Minnesota’s “Aging Blueprint 2010”

16. IPMA – Keeping Seniors Active

17. Jobs 2002-2012 Minnesota DEED projection