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Plan: Alabama PYs 2016-2017
Combined Plan C

Section: Senior Community Service Employment Program

Narrative: a. 1.

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a. 1. Discuss Long-term Projections for Jobs in Industries and Occupations in the State That May Provide Employment Opportunities for Older Workers. (20 Cfr 641.302(d))(may Alternatively Be Discussed in the Economic Analysis Section of Strategic Plan.)

Current Narrative:

The American workforce will shift dramatically in the years ahead. Many projections indicate by the year 2020, there will be more Americans over the age of 65 than 18 years or under. Alabama will be affected by this workforce shift. The mature worker is a resource that states cannot afford to lose. As Thomas Nelson, Chief Operating Officer at AARP said, “The mature workforce is undoubtedly one of the greatest untapped resources of developed countries. Engaging these workers should be of the highest priority.” Alabama could not agree more. ADSS and its partner agencies will strive to train and develop our mature workers to take advantage of these future employment opportunities.

According to the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Labor Market Information Division (LMI), the following are the top ten occupations that may potentially employ workers age 55 and older. This data is based on a 2011 Occupation/Employment Survey.

• Food Preparation and Serving Workers • Cashiers • Waiters and Waitresses • Retail Salespersons • Truck Drivers • Janitors and Cleaners • Nurses Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants • Secretaries • Registered Nurses • Cooks

Many of these occupations, including food preparation, cashiers, waiters and waitresses, and retail sales start at the lower end of the pay scale. However, ADSS and its partner agencies will seek to place older workers in higher paying jobs where possible, including truck drivers, secretaries, and nurses.