Maine and the Aging Workforce

"Older workers crucial to Maine economy" Bangor Daily News (October 5, 2011)

"Maine's Aging Workforce Leaves Employers Wanting" Maine Public Broadcasting Network (October 5, 2011)

"Summit to highlight value of Maine's older workers" Village Soup (October 3, 2011)

"Maine Voices: Fill 'skills gap' with people from away" The Portland Press Herald (October 2, 2011)

"For many older Maine workers retirement is not an option" Bangor Daily News (February 11, 2011)

"Maine's Aging Workforce Putting Off Retirement" WCSH Channel 6 Portland (May 8, 2008)

"Paper Industry Facing Aging Workforce" (July 19, 2007)

"New England: Aging Workforce Threatens To Stall Economic Development" (November 14, 2006)

Department of Health and Human Services, which includes Office of Elder Services and the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Department of Labor

Maine Indicators: Aging and Work from the State Initiatives project at the Boston College Center on Aging & Work

Maine Development Foundation made a presentation on how and why Maine's population is aging, outlining some of the major economic and public policy issues that arise from these aging patterns, and wrapping up with some ideas on actions to take to mute the disruptions and seize the opportunities that this major demographic shift presents. Available are both a speech and the complete presentation. (April 17, 2009)

Seasoned Workforce advocate for older workers.