Resources

This site provides a free web-based course on basic computer and internet skills. You can also take courses on computers at many local venues, such as at a community college, at your Council on Aging, or at private computer tutor businesses.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age. The ADEA protects both employees and job applicants. Go to this website to learn more about your rights and how to protect yourself.

There are important limitations on the amount of Social Security benefits you can receive if you, while working, choose to collect your Social Security benefits before you have reached the full retirement age. Before choosing to both work and collect Social Security benefits before the full retirement age, you should learn about the financial trade-offs involved.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Go to this website to learn more about your rights and how to protect yourself.

Job-Hunt offers an extensive amount of information on topics such as how to find jobs through networking as well as links to nearly 8,500 employers and online job resources.

Offers job and career resources for baby boomers and mature workers looking for a new job, work, and career-change strategies and tactics. Quintessential Careers features articles such as how to ensure your résumé does not make you appear outdated.