Good News for Mature Age Job Seekers

With the aging population, there will soon be fewer younger workers to go around. Without  the contribution of  workers aged 45+, there simply won't be enough people to fill jobs and keep the economy strong (source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006, Mature Age Work Force: Sustaining our Future Labour Force).

 Knowing this, the government and employers are making moves to harness the skills and experience of mature age workers. Employers are beginning to see that mature age workers have valuable attributes and talents that only comes with work and life experience.

This is good news for you, because you now have the chance to re-purpose your skills and expertise for use in areas of increasing demand. And, employers are now more receptive to what you have to offer.

The opportunities are many: you can transfer your skills into another role or industry, upgrade and add to your skills through training, or perhaps start a new career altogether with a mature age apprenticeship.

Arrange a meeting with an Ostara consultant to discuss your options, and to plan the next phase of your working life.