At age 62, Jeffrey was ready for the next act in his life but wasn't sure how to write it. For the past year, he had poured himself into the role of an unpaid caregiver for his aging parents. That devotion came at a cost. Jeffrey needed a job to help pay the bills, but several obstacles stood in his way, including extended employment gaps, discomfort with technology, and his age.
With the help of a workforce training specialist, Jeffrey was able to gain valuable work experience in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, childcare facilities, senior centers, and more. With the help of NCOA, Jeffrey was able to start his second chapter with a full-time job as a program aide at Pennsylvania Career Link. |