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Weinstein Jeffrey Jones honorary Mitchell Kertzman, Founding Chairman John C. Rennie, in memoriam president & ceo Ian Bowles vice president John Schneider director of program development Katherine S. McHugh director of strategic partnerships Rob Zaccardi Workers 50+. director of communications Michael McWilliams Experience has its rewards. research director Dana Ansel A major shift is taking place in the U.S. programs & policy associate Eric McLean-Shinaman workforce. It is aging rapidly. At the same outreach manager time, the pool of younger workers may not Emily Wood be sufficient to meet employer needs. director of finance & administration David Martin Employers that face this demographic shift office manager & development assistant Caitlin Schwager today will be ahead of the curve tomorrow. board of policy advisors economic prosperity AARP has resources and help for job seekers, Peter D. Enrich, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Edward Moscovitch, Andrew Sum, David A. 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