Learn to better support a growing segment of our labour market -the over 55, seasoned or experienced job seeker.

Course Description

Over the past few years, the NSCDA has continued to focus on its members’ capacity to support older adults aged 55+. The impetus for this is the well-known demographic shift occurring in Nova Scotia (and elsewhere). The increased number of older adults—combined with their tendency to remain part of the labour force longer than ever before—means NSCDA members can expect to work with more of them in the years ahead.

Skills to be Developed

• Building confidence
• Networking
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Idea evaluation
• Navigating the labour market
• Paths to entrepreneurship

Learning Opportunity

• Nova Scotia’s Action Plan for an Aging Population
• Working in the 21st century
• Social media: getting jobs and branding yourself using LinkedIn
• Generational differences in the modern workplace
• Clarifying expectations and values
• Developing and using a Skills Inventory
• Goal-setting and decision-making
• Finding your fit through effective networking
• Building confidence
• The value of storytelling
• Qualities, characteristics, and traits of older entrepreneurs
• Special interests, needs, and motivations of older entrepreneurs
• Expressing your inner entrepreneur as an older adult
• Nova Scotia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem – supports and resources
• Helping clients evaluate their entrepreneurial ideas

Competencies to be Developed (Competencies based on National Competency Profile for Career Development Professionals)

• 4.1 Respect Diversity and Inclusion
• 4.2 Promote Diversity and Inclusion
• 4.3 Advocate for Client

Course Structure

This learning plan consists of 5 modules:

• Module 1: Qualities, Characteristics and Traits of Older Entrepreneurs
• Module 2: Special Interests, Needs and Motivations
• Module 3: Expressing Your Inner Entrepreneur as an Older Adult
• Module 4: Nova Scotia's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
• Module 5: Helping Clients Evaluate their Entrepreneurial Ideas