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40 <br /> DOMAIN 6: <br /> Employment <br /> Employment addresses opportunities for paid <br /> work.This domain is related to the economic . ({' <br /> determinants of aging.Anage-friendly community `� '11l`=•:';`_ <br /> provides ways older people can continue to work C <br /> for pay. Some key characteristics include: r �' ► ,R� <br /> • Employment options that are meaningful and <br /> accessible; <br /> • Training availability; <br /> • Appreciation for contributions by older adults; <br /> • Support for entrepreneurship;and <br /> • Fair pay <br /> Goal 6:Connect older adults with resources that help them achieve their diverse employment <br /> and career transition goals. <br /> OBJECTIVE 6.1 <br /> STRATEGY 6.1.1 <br /> 6.1.1a Employee Referral Program Notice is distributed to employers in Orange County OCDOA with Economic Development Departments, <br /> and adjacent areas every 6-12 months that informs businesses of the referral Chambers of Commerce,Triangle Area Business Network <br /> program and asks for either a link to theirjob postings website or another way International(BNI),OC Department of Social Services <br /> of learning about job opportunities. (DSS)/NCWorks,Durham Tech,Ron Kunkel Technology <br /> Consultant <br /> 6.1.1b Data on the local employment landscape includes information about older County andTowns'Economic Development Departments, <br /> adults and racial equity and is reviewed in the workgroup annually. Chambers of Commerce <br /> 6.1.1c Job seekers'survey to learn more about employment needs,preferences,skills, OC DSS/NCWorks and OCDOA <br /> motivations,and racial equity is administered,and a data summary specific to <br /> older adults is shared with partners and used to inform workgroup services and <br /> resources outlined elsewhere. <br /> STRATEGY 6.1.2 <br /> INDICATORS RESPONSIBLE <br /> 6.1.2a List potential employers and links to theirjob postings on the OCDOA OCDOA <br /> Employment Services webpage. <br /> 6.1.2b FREE Employment Referral program is initiated to help job seekers find positions OCDOA with OC DSS/NCWorks,and National Caucus and <br /> that are a good fit and to provide employers with qualified candidates. Center on Black Aging(NCBA) <br /> 6.1.2c Job fairs are hosted in collaboration with partners,especially addressing critical OCDOA,OC DSS/NCWorks,and NCBA <br /> staffing industries(e.g.,direct care workforce). <br /> 6.1.2d Use of the NCWorks website is encouraged and improved,and assistance with OCDOA,OC DSS/NC Works,OC Library <br /> accessing the website is provided. <br /> Orange County Master Aging Plan 37 <br />