This report describes the success and challenges facing encore colleges, including balancing the needs of older adults with Boomers who don’t want to be pigeon-holed in programs targeted at seniors. Based on these findings, the report suggests tips for starting an Encore College, such as providing internship programs to students.

This article describes the recent trend of baby boomers and retired adults returning to school, both to seek encore careers, and pursue leisure and hobbies. Included are 8 tips to consider when deciding whether returning to a community college will fit your needs.

With some baby boomers opting for early retirement due to the recession, they are turning to continuing adult education classes as a way to gain a new skill set and breathe life into their final earning years.

New expectations and realities surrounding retirement creates an opening for higher education to capitalize on Boomers looking for encore careers.

Highlights employees benefiting from personal learning accounts plan, in which the company pays part of the cost for courses. This article provides an overview of employee-controlled education accounts and a look at what the future holds for older adults hoping to receive new skills training.

With some baby boomers opting for early retirement due to the recession, they are turning to continuing adult education classes as a way to gain a new skill set and breathe life into their final earning years.

Wider Opportunity for Women explains Lifelong Learning Accounts, and its rising popularity both in the United States and abroad.

This article describes IBM’s 401(k)-type initiative that will fund accounts employees can use for professional education. It also questions the practicality of the costs involved, and whether the government will provide the necessary tax break.