Policy Academy on Civic Engagement

National Governors Association

State Workforce Development Council

September 10, 2008

Kim Wherry Toryanski Administrator, Commission on Aging

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Successful States

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania• New York• Illinois• Maryland

•Idaho!

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States in the First Round

of Competition

o Alabamao Arkansaso Coloradoo Florida

o Maineo New Mexicoo Ohioo Wyoming

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Policy Academy Purpose

Develop Strategies To Address Idaho’s Aging

WorkforceIncrease number of employed older individuals.

Access to employment services and training.

Increase volunteerism of older individuals.

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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.

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Tammy Perkins, Office of Governor Otter

Con Paulos, State Workforce Council

Roger Madsen, Department of Labor

Dave Whaley, Idaho AFL-CIO

Donald Drum, PERSI

Idaho Core TeamJim Wordelman,

AARP IdahoKelly Houston,

Governors Commission on Service and Volunteerism

Kim Toryanski, Idaho Commission on Aging

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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).

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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Conclusion

Idaho Commission on Aging