Retirement. For some, out of necessity or drive, there’s no such thing. Others envision a life of leisure. Still others are somewhere in between. But if you’re among the 32% of Nova Scotia’s population age 55+, chances are you’ve asked yourself, “What’s next?”
Putting any negativity toward our rapidly aging population aside, a glass-half-full approach says that you’re part of a huge skills and knowledge resource just waiting to be tapped. Simply put, there is an abundance of opportunity available to you. So, "What's next?" might not be that easy to answer.
The Silver Economy Engagement Network (SEEN) was developed by Saint Mary’s University Division of Continuing Education to help answer this transitional question.
“Learning is a life-long endeavor,” said Gordon Michael, Director of Continuing Education. “We wanted to empower people, enabling them to explore new opportunities to learn and share their knowledge as they transition to a new lifestyle.”
You might decide to change careers or start a business. Maybe you want to help shape a community development plan or sit on a volunteer board of directors. Perhaps you aspire to be a mentor or use your accumulated career skills and knowledge to help communities at home or abroad. Maybe you’re interested in university or community-based research or a healthy discussion around a topic that interests you.
What’s next? Whatever your inclination, SEEN can help you explore your opportunities to keep connected, engaged, active and healthy.
For more information on SEEN, contact Paul McGinn, SEEN Project Manager, at paul.mcginn@smu.ca or (902) 420-5492.
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