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Policy Academy on Civic Engagement

Policy Academy on Civic Engagement. National Governors Association. State Workforce Development Council September 10, 2008. Kim Wherry Toryanski Administrator, Commission on Aging. Successful States. Massachusetts Pennsylvania New York

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Policy Academy on Civic Engagement

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  1. Policy Academy on Civic Engagement National Governors Association State Workforce Development Council September 10, 2008 Kim Wherry Toryanski Administrator, Commission on Aging

  2. Successful States • Massachusetts • Pennsylvania • New York • Illinois • Maryland • Idaho! NGA Presentation -- 9/10/2008

  3. States in the First Round of Competition • Alabama • Arkansas • Colorado • Florida • Maine • New Mexico • Ohio • Wyoming NGA Presentation -- 9/10/2008

  4. Policy Academy Purpose Develop Strategies To Address Idaho’s Aging Workforce • Increase number of employed older individuals. • Access to employment services and training. • Increase volunteerism of older individuals. NGA Presentation -- 9/10/2008

  5. Policy Academy Key Components On-site orientation and initial planning session. Strategic plan development, peer-to-peer learning with other states and experts. Work group formation. Follow-up and technical assistance. NGA Presentation -- 9/10/2008

  6. Idaho Core Team • Jim Wordelman, AARP Idaho • Kelly Houston, Governors Commission on Service and Volunteerism • Kim Toryanski, Idaho Commission on Aging • Tammy Perkins, Office of Governor Otter • Con Paulos, State Workforce Council • Roger Madsen, Department of Labor • Dave Whaley, Idaho AFL-CIO • Donald Drum, PERSI NGA Presentation -- 9/10/2008

  7. Idaho’s Workforce is Aging • Median age of Idaho’s workforce is 39.8 years. • Unemployment rate of Idahoans ages 55-64 is 3.3%. • 36% of state employees are 52 years+. • Average age of state employees is 47. • 37.9% of all Idaho state employees are currently eligible or will be eligible to retire within 8 years. Source: FY 2009 Report to the Governor (CEC). Age Audit (2006), DHR, State of Idaho. Idaho Indicators Aging and Work, The Center for Aging and Work at Boston College, (April, 2008). NGA Presentation -- 9/10/2008

  8. Envisioning Success “Idaho’s mature adults will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful and purposeful employment, community service, and lifelong learning which enhances econo-mic vitality and quality of life.” NGA Presentation -- 9/10/2008

  9. Idaho Goals • Increase statewide enrollment of mature adults in post-secondary education courses and other life-long learning opportunities. • Make the State of Idaho a model employer for mature adults. • Ensure all Idahoans are knowledgeable about opportunities for mature adults to remain in or reenter the workforce. • Create greater employment opportunities by connecting employers and mature adults. • Increase the number of service and volunteer opportunities for mature adults. NGA Presentation -- 9/10/2008

  10. What is in it for us? • Technical assistance from NGA to assist us to meet Idaho goals. • Harness energy and talent of Idaho’s mature adults. • Advance Workforce Council goals. • Pre-emptive planning for large demographic changes. • Improve systems to connect older adults to opportunities. • Position Idaho as a model employer. • Portrays Idaho as a catalyst for change. NGA Presentation -- 9/10/2008

  11. Conclusion Idaho Commission on Aging NGA Presentation -- 9/10/2008

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