Maine and the Aging Workforce

State News

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"Older worker policies draw accolade from state" Mainebiz (October 8, 2013)

"Do you ignore or disrespect older co-workers?" Bangor Daily News (January 22, 2013)

"Looking beyond the immediate to an economic vision" Bangor Daily News (April 20, 2012)

"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)

State Agencies

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

Department of Labor

Older Workers Committee of the State Workforce Investment Board.

State Data

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

Financial Security for Future Retirees: Maine National Institute on Retirement Security

State Fact Sheet: Maine AARP Public Policy Institute, State Retirement Savings Resource Center

Third Parties

Seasoned Workforce LLC Maine's leading advocate for older workers.