Age-Friendly Columbus Initiative

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Employment For Seniors joining forces with Age Friendly Columbus Initiative


Employment For Seniors is proud to be part of the Age Friendly Columbus Initiative, coordinated through the MidOhio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and 
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Age Friendly Columbus is examining the issues we must address to ensure a high quality of life for citizens of all ages.  Now that our community survey is completed, the real work begins.  My committee will be examining employment and civic participation, reaching new pathways toward successful employment for mature job seekers.  

For details on the community survey, check out the Age Friendly Columbus website and the report is posted at
http://agefriendlycolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Age-Friendly-Columbus-Findings-Report.pdf

Carol

Carol A. Ventresca, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Employment For Seniors, Inc.
4300 E. Broad St.; Suite B 
Columbus, OH  43213
614.863.1219

Location: Columbus, OH, USA

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