Colorado Technical University

Would you consider an "encore career" working for a non-profit group or charity?

I might consider doing this. "The bill sets up Encore fellowships in each state, with as many as 10 fellows per state. Individuals would help carry out service projects "in areas of national need," including education, health, energy and the environment, and poverty. The program provides training for fellows to move into full- or part-time service in the nonprofit sector or government. The Corporation for National and Community Service, which also runs AmeriCorps, would select the fellows and potential "host" agencies. The federal government would pay each fellow a stipend of $11,000 a year and require the host agency to at least match that amount." "Edward M. Kennedy National Service Act, which Congress has passed and President Obama is expected to sign shortly." ~"Law Opens Up 'Encore' Careers", by Kelly Greene, The Wall Steet Journal, 2 April 2009. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123863704304281321.html

Public Comments

1. If I could afford to live on that stipend, yes! Did my own kind of 'encore' career into the human service field after leaving 20 years of employment in the management sector of government back in '94. Truly enjoyed the work!! Left there in 2005 ..now work FT elsewhere.
2. Absolutely. Working with a not for profit is very rewarding and they actually have a mission that does good for others. The program you are referring to works much like the Vista program that the Corporation has. While most of the Vistas come right out of college, there are some who are entering the program as a second career. While the salaries arent great you do get insurance and education grants for training.
3. sounds like a wonderful opportunity!best of luck if u go 4 it !yes,i would consider this myself.