Careers In Aging Week
Careers in Aging Week will be held April 18-24, 2021.
GSA hosts Careers in Aging Week every year to raise awareness about the diverse careers available in the field of aging.
People are living longer and populations are aging worldwide. The demand for professionals with expertise in aging is growing rapidly. Careers in Aging Week (CIAW) is observed every year by businesses, clinics, coalitions, organizations, universities, colleges, and other parties across the world. The goal of CIAW is to bring greater awareness and visibility to the wide-ranging career opportunities in the field of aging.
Careers in Aging Week Materials
Careers in Aging Week Materials:
- Download the Careers in Aging Week logo
- Download the Careers in Aging Week Flyer to spread the word
- Download the Careers in Aging Week Twitter Image
- Download the Careers in Aging Week Facebook Image
- Download the Careers in Aging Week LinkedIn Image
- Download the Careers in Aging Week PowerPoint Template
- Download the Careers in Aging Week Zoom Background
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Download GSA's Caeers in Aging Week Toolkit for resources on how to get involved and spread the word. The toolkit includes ideas for promoting CIAW, social media images and suggested posts, CIAW logos, and more! |
Careers In Aging Week Events:
The Erickson School of Aging Studies is a Careers in Aging Week partner. Join the School of Aging as they bring alumni and community partners to CIAW 2021 to talk about the heroic work they have been doing in the field of aging. See the schedule, speakers and registration links below.
Careers in Aging Week Kickoff - Register
Monday, April 19th — 12 – 1 PM ET
Catching the Wave of Opportunity - Register
Tuesday, April 20th — 4 – 5 PM ET
Keynote Speaker: Susan Ryan, M.A. - Senior Director, The Green House Project
Tips for a Successful Job Search - Register
Wednesday, April 21st — 21 – 1 PM ET
Amy Bauer, Managing Principal, CA Search Advisors
Katie Becker, Managing Principal, CA Search Advisors
Professions with a Purpose: Meet our Heroes - Register
Thursday, April 22nd — 12 – 1 PM ET
Moderated by Gary Hibbs - Executive Director, Riderwood
Guest Alumni:
Kevin Heffner, M.A. - CEO, LifeSpan Network
Val Walker, M.A. - Founder & CEO, Doula by Destiny, LLC
Steve Gurney, M.A. - Founder, Positive Aging Sourcebook and the ProAging Network
Videos and Vignettes:
- The Real Faces of Careers in Aging
- Academic Job Market: What Every Early Professional Needs to Know
- My GSA Story - by ESPO Chair Jamie Justice, PhD
- Free Webinar Recording: Exploring Career Opportunities in the Field of Aging
- Women In Gerontology Legacy Project
Online Resources:
- GSA Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization
- APA Exploring Careers in Aging: A Roadmap for Students
- AHCA/NCAL Workforce Resource Center
- LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions
- Senior Living Works
Tip Sheets:
- ESPO Members Reflect on Their Careers in Aging
- Negotiation Strategies for the Emerging Scholar
- Writing a CV: What to Include?
- Gerontology Careers Outside of Academia: Broadening Your Horizons
- The Role of the Gerontologist
- Finding the Right Fit in Your Dissertation
- The Road to a PhD Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
- How to Succeed as Tenured and Non-Tenured Faculty
- Journal Article Rejection: Why It Happens and What to Do About It
- Teaching Gerontology to the Millennium Generation
- Challenges and Solutions in Mentoring Relationships
- Developing and Maintaining a Professional Identity
- How to Balance Work and Family Life
- How to Find Work-Life Balance in Graduate School
- Seven Tips for Successfully Negotiating a Job Offer
- Interviewing Strategies 101
Careers in Aging Week Partners:
