Okay, I admit it - I am what the internet terms a “younger baby boomer” which means I was born near the end of that prolific population era. As such, I am always on the lookout for opportunities that focus on my generation and they are not easy to come by. This why am so excited about the grant I am highlighting in today’s blog. I have not yet reached the milestone to be eligible to take advantage of the purpose of this grant, but it is good to know it is out there!

This week’s pick: MetLife Foundation/Civic Ventures Community College Encore Career Grants

MetLife Foundation conducted a survey in 2005 which defined work interests for a vast source of human capital – the Baby Boomer. As a result, the Civic Ventures Community Encore College Career Grants were born. Ten grants of up to $25,000 each will be granted to community colleges that are “finding ways to unleash the power of baby boomers as a workforce for social good.” This money is aimed at helping community colleges attract, prepare, or place the 50 and up person who is looking to begin a new career in ‘purpose-driven’ employment. The career paths offered by the college must involve healthcare, education or social services.

NOTE: Online proposals are due by May 1, 2007 - for more details and to apply for a grant, visit www.civicventures.org/communitycolleges.

Top download a copy of the MetLife Foundation/Civic Ventures New Face of Work Survey Report click here: http://www.civicventures.org/publications/surveys/new_face_of_work/new_face_of_work.pdf.