Educator Resources
Educator Resources
Student interaction with aging adults fosters meaningful intergenerational connections that enrich both groups' lives. These interactions help students develop empathy, communication skills, and a deper understanding of aging. For older adults, activities with students connect them to the community, engage mental stimulation, and encourage a sense of purpose. Together, they build a stronger, more connected community across generations. Students gain:
- Compassion
- Mentorship
- Positive view of aging
- Reduce fears about aging adults and perceived disabilities
- Social skills
- Workforce readiness
Download these resources:
- About Jennings: Download/view an overview of where we're located and what we offer.
- Collaborate with Jennings: We're open to new ideas! Click to view/download current opportunities and contact information.
- Open Career Opportunities: jenningsohio.org/careers
- Volunteer at Jennings: jenningsohio.org/volunteer
Resources for middle school through college:
- Careers that love you back: a flyer listing interdisciplinary roles
- Where to work in aging services: a flyer highlighting various aging services matched with common careers
- Why Aging Services: highlights about benefits of working in aging services
- Jennings volunteer student application packet
Resources for grades K-6:
- A Teacher's Guide to Careers That Love You Back: sample lessons and ideas that foster early awareness of careers in aging services
- Career posters: 21 illustrated posters about aging services for students
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Opportunities for Engagement
Ways to engage students with aging adults and careers in aging services:
- Career fairs
- Career Day events
- Community events
- Entry level jobs
- Intergenerational activities
- Internships
- Invitation to school activities (plays, sports, etc.)
- Job shadowing
- Service projects/service hours
- Volunteering
Career opportunities
The number of older Ohioans is projected to more than double by 2030. Aging services is in the top three most in-demand jobs in the state, providing opportunities to make a difference every day. Careers in aging services provide rewarding career pathways for all qualification levels with:
- flexibility
- advancement
- job security
- personal fulfillment
- career variety
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