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Careers in Aging

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The world's population is aging, and the demand for skilled professionals in aging-related fields is growing!

Businesses, clinics, universities, and organizations worldwide unite to showcase the incredible career possibilities in aging. GSA highlights this rising need during Careers in Aging Month (CIAM) each March.

It's all about raising awareness and highlighting the diverse opportunities in this dynamic field!

Learn more about Careers in Aging Month March 2024!

March 2024

Information and Resources

  • Exploring Careers in Aging – A resource hub for the intersection of careers and aging
  • LeadingAge's The Mentor's Voice Podcast Series - Interviews with professionals in the field for students and young professionals
  • Women In Gerontology Legacy Project
  • APA Exploring Careers in Aging: A Roadmap for Students
  • Argentum Career Center
  • LEAD Program
  • Women in Leadership Mentorship Series
  • Research Careers in Caregiving: A Panel Discussion
  • TIME Initiative: For undergraduate students interested in aging biology
  • Children’s Books as Careers in Aging: A Panel of Authors, Illustrators, Promoters, and Distributors -Supported by a Careers in Aging Month grant from GSA, this panel highlights creative ways to think broadly about careers in aging.

  • "What is Gerontology?" PowerPoint presentation
  • Careers in Aging 7-12 Partnership Toolkit
  • AGHE Bibliography Brief: A Resource for Educators in Gerontology and Geriatrics
  • Miller, A. J., Jezewski, E. E., Harlow, E. N., & Potter, J. F. (2022). A Pen Pal Program during COVID-19 pandemic increases student interest for careers in geriatrics. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 43(1), 3-17.
  • Dansereau, L., Campbell, M., & Addison, C. (2022). Engaging post-secondary students in a multidisciplinary aging studies interest group. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 1-14.
  • Sanders, K. A., Busby-Whitehead, J., Coppola, S., Dews, D., Downey, C. L., Giuliani, C., ... & Roberts, E. (2022). An interprofessional experience preparing a collaborative workforce to care for older adults. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 1-15.

  • AHCA/NCAL Workforce Resource Center
  • LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions
  • Healthcare Apprenticeship Expansion Program (HAEP)
  • Argentum's 2023 Workforce Projections Report
  • Argentum's Senior Living DEIB Toolkit
  • “DEI: An Essential to Senior Living Strategy” White Paper
  • The Value of Assisted Living for America
  • “Elevating the Senior Living Profession” White Paper
  • Using TikTok in Social Media Strategies
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