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41 <br /> 2 017-2 022 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br /> supported. <br /> 6.1.2c. Alternative and entrepreneurial job seeking older adults report securing or connecting with <br /> desired job opportunities. <br /> RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: Older Adult Employment Collaborative, in partnership with the Orange County <br /> Public Library <br /> 6 �a e, y .1.2 Host a job fair and networking event to connect older adults with interested <br /> employers. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 6.1.3a. Seminars for older adult job seekers are held to prepare them for successful networking at event. <br /> 6.1.3b.Job fair and networking events are held,with transportation options. <br /> RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: OCDOA, in collaboration with DSS, AARP, and Chapel Hill and Hillsborough <br /> Chambers of Commerce <br /> 6 �a e, y .1 f.Create "Senior Internship" opportunities, whereby older adults obtain <br /> internships with possibility of future hire. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 6.1.4a. Research is conducted and recommendations are created about best practices for a "Senior <br /> Internship". <br /> 6.1.4b. "Senior internships" are created with partners in the county. <br /> 6.1.4c. Older adults are hired after completing their"internships". <br /> RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: Older Adult Employment Collaborative <br /> "bjective 6 2 Expand opportunities for older adults to gain both job-seeking and on-the-job skills. <br /> 6 �a e, y .2.1 Expand existing and create additional resources for older adults seeking <br /> employment. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 6.2.1a.An inventory of what services already exist in the county is created and research on best <br /> practices is conducted. <br /> 6.2.1b. More older adults report utilizing and benefiting from these resources and services. <br /> 6.2.1c. Resources and services are offered in Orange County locations in addition to Durham Tech. <br /> 6.2.1d. New training opportunities are held and evaluated. <br /> 35 <br />