Launch Pad Resources
Getting Your Encore Career Started
We understand starting an encore career can be no easy task, especially in a tough economy. Take advantage of the following resources to learn how to use your years of experience, your talent, and your ambition to find a purpose-driven career doing what you love.
The Top Five Encore Careers Fields
Look for jobs where you know there will be opportunity. While the job market is tight, some sectors are hiring now and research shows there will be millions of jobs in the five fields listed below in the future and for years to come.
Connect with Others Who’ve Found Their Encore Careers
Join the Encore.org online community to meet the people and organizations making encore careers a reality.
The Guide to Getting an Encore Career Started
We’ve prepared this guide to walk you through the steps to find work that matters. We answer questions, provide tips, tell success stories, and give you the confidence necessary to get started on your encore career.
Download the Get Started Guide here.
Here are social purpose job sites that can help you see what’s available: