If you live in the Worcester area, are age 50+, and are looking for work or perhaps a career change, you’ll want to attend the AARP Massachusetts event, Job Seekers 50+: Your Path to Success, on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608.

Employers from industries including education, healthcare, nonprofits, manufacturing, government, hospitality, and finance will talk about what they are looking for in today’s job candidates.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Register online or by calling 1-877-926-8300.

You’ll also get to meet and hear from Kerry Hannon, AARP’s Work and Jobs expert. Hannon is the AARP “Great Jobs” columnist, and the author of a dozen books. She is a frequent guest on radio and TV, and a regular contributor to national publications. As part of her talk, Hannon will focus on helping people 50+:

find personal and professional fulfillment
find new work opportunities
learn what to expect in the search process

All attendees will receive a free copy of Hannon’s new book, Getting The Job You Want After 50 for Dummies.

Job Seekers 50+: Your Path to Success is your opportunity to connect with employers, and receive resources available from AARP Massachusetts and the following participating partner organizations:

Space is limited and registration is required. Register online or by calling 1-877-926-8300.

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY

8:30 a.m.– 9:00 a.m., Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Welcome
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m., Featured Speaker: Kerry Hannon
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. BREAK
10:30 a.m.– 11:15 a.m. Industry Panel Discussions
11:15 a.m.– Noon, Industry Panel Discussions
Noon – 1:00 p.m., Speakers and Networking

The following parking lots and/or garages are a short walk to Mechanics Hall:

Dwight Foster Parking Lot, 27 Waldo Street, 508-757-2703; Bowditch & Dewey Parking Lot, Exchange Street, 508¬926-3630; Main Street Parking Lot, 246 Main St.; LAZ Parking; Municipal Parking Garage, MLK Blvd. and Major Taylor Blvd,. 508-799-1535; Pearl-Elm Garage, 20 Pearl Street, 508-799-1463; City Square Garage; Corner of Commercial & Front Streets, 508-791-7689.

For more information, call 1-866-448-3621.