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Upcoming: May 23rd at 1 pm CT
Join us for an insightful webinar, "Unlocking Potential: Empowering Older Learners for Lifelong Success," hosted by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL). In this session, we'll delve into the unique challenges and opportunities facing older learners in today's educational landscape. Our speakers include Jen Schramm, Senior Policy Advisor, AARP Public Policy Institute and Melanie Dixon, Executive Director, Project Attain!. Together, they'll share valuable insights, research findings, and practical strategies for engaging and supporting older adults in their educational aspirations. From effective outreach campaigns to navigational guidance, this webinar will explore the multifaceted aspects of attracting and supporting older adults and highlight innovative approaches to promote inclusive, lifelong learning environments. Whether you're an educator, policymaker, employer, or advocate, this webinar offers valuable perspectives for empowering older learners to thrive in their educational journey and beyond.
Bridgett Strickler joined CAEL in 2023 as vice president of strategic partnerships. Deeply committed to advancing scalable practices and policies that lead to more equitable outcomes for students of all ages, Strickler helps develop, operationalize, and implement CAEL's strategic partnership strategy.
Jen Schramm, MPhil, SHRM-SCP, GPHR, Senior Policy Advisor, AARP Public Policy Institute
Jen Schramm, MPhil, is a senior policy advisor at the AARP Public Policy Institute. As part of the Financial Security Team, she identifies policy challenges and opportunities related to workers ages 50 and above. Through research and analyses of emerging employment trends she develops policy options
to inform AARP’s strategy on work and jobs, including helping older workers find and retain jobs.
Melanie Dixon, Executive Director, Project Attain
Melanie Dixon, currently serves as the Executive Director of Project Attain. Prior to assuming this post in August 2023, Dixon served as the eighth president of American River College (ARC). Before her presidency, she served as the Associate Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and Student Success in the Los Rios Community College District (LRCCD). She brings extensive experience in higher education and DEI throughout her professional career.