Looking for a new job, second act career or re-entry into the workforce?

Did you know that 85% of all jobs are found through networking?

If you are looking to network with fellow job seekers for a new job or career direction, attend the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group! Funded by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, managed by Massachusetts Councils on Aging, and supported by AARP, the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group is designed to support and assist people in the 50+ demographic who are looking for job search guidance, support materials and strategies for a new career direction or an encore career.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by an Experienced Career Coach and features a new topic! Meetings include a presentation and hands-on workshop on topics relevant to career transition, job search, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, ample opportunity to network, and 1-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Details on scheduled events are below. Please visit the Massachusetts Councils on Aging website for the latest details and registration information. Registation is required. Click here to register.

AUBURN: 2nd and 4th Fridays, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Auburn Library, 369 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA. Phone: 508-832-7790

BEDFORD: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Council on Aging, 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA. Phone: 781-275-6825

BELMONT: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Council on Aging, 266 Beech St., Belmont, MA. Phone: 617-993-2983

BURLINGTON: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Burlington Human Services Bldg./Council on Aging, 61 Center St (1st Floor), Burlington, MA. Phone: 781-270-1950

DANVERS: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Danvers Council on Aging, 25 Stone St., Danvers, MA. Phone: 978-762-0208

FRANKLIN: 2nd and 4th Fridays, 9 am - 11 am
Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, MA. Phone: 508-520-4945

HOPKINTON: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St., Hopkinton, MA. Phone: 508-497-9730

IPSWICH: 2nd and 4th Mondays, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ipswich Council on Aging, 25 Green St., Ipswich, MA. Phone: 978-356-6650

MARSHFIELD: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Marshfield Council on Aging: 230 Webster St., Marshfield, MA. Phone: 781-834-5581

NATICK: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Natick Community Senior Center, 117 East Central St., Natick, MA. Phone: 508-647-6540

NEWTON: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newton Dept. of Senior Services, 345 Walnut St., Newton, MA. Phone: 617-796-1665

NORTHAMPTON: January 7, February 4, March 3, April 7, and May 5, 3 pm - 6 pm; Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St., Northampton, MA. Phone: 413-587-1228

NORTH ANDOVER: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
North Andover Senior Center, 120R Main St., North Andover, MA. Phone: 978-688-9560

SCITUATE: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Scituate Town Library, 85 Branch St., Scituate, MA. Phone: 781-545-8722

TEWKSBURY: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tewksbury Public Library, 300 Chandler St., Tewksbury, MA. Phone: 978-640-4490

WESTPORT: 2^nd and 4^th Wednesdays, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Westport Council on Aging, 75 Reed Rd., Westport, MA. Phone: 508-636-1026

WORCESTER: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence St., Worcester, MA. Phone: 508-799-1232