4:30-5:30 p.m

136-C. Promising Pathways to Aging Services Careers

Young people pursue various pathways to launch careers in aging services. Which of these pathways work well, and where are the gaps? This session will offer evidence-based answers to those questions. Presenters will share findings from new national research on academic programs, internships, mentorships, and Administrator-in-Training (AIT) programs that have helped students pursue careers in aging services and gerontology. They'll also share strategies and case studies to help you create similar programs. You'll hear success stories showing how organizations with modest budgets have attracted new talent. You'll also take home a clear, customizable framework to reduce vacancies, strengthen career pathways, and develop the next generation of aging services leaders.

• Douglas Olson, President/CEO, Vision Centre: Leadership Development for Aging Services — Dekalb, IL, United States
• Amy Dore, Professor & Program Director, Aging Services Leadership, Metropolitan State University of Denver — Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
• Diana Delgado, President & CEO, Eaton Senior Communities, Inc. — Lakewood, CO, US
• Matt Mauthe, CEO, Illuminus — Watertown, WI, United States