Generally refers to individuals who are aged 50 and above and still actively participating in the workforce. They may include individuals who are approaching retirement age, retirees who have chosen to re-enter the workforce, or those who have continued to work past the traditional retirement age for various reasons.

Dynamic shifts in the nation’s economy, shifting perceptions of retirement, increased workplace flexibility, aging of the "baby boom" generation, and an increasing number of centenarians are contributing to people working longer. By 2028, it is projected that workers aged 55 or older will represent more than 25% of the U.S. labor force, yet only 4% of firms have committed to programs that help integrate older workers into their talent pool.

In the rapidly changing learn-and-work ecosystem, postsecondary education is increasingly important for older job seekers' reemployment. They often face challenges in accessing and completing education and training, sometimes due to their greater likelihood of having acquired age-related disabilities.

Alternate terms: 50+, 55+, experienced workers, returning workers (have retired and later return to the workforce), older jobseekers

See Topic: Older Workers in the Workforce | Learn & Work Ecosystem Library (learnworkecosystemlibrary.com)