in collaboration with Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity

Hire older, experienced workers

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From: Mitzi B., Maplewood, MN

I have 47 years of work experience, but now I am unemployed and living below poverty. I have an associate degree, but it is not enough to get a job with good wages. My years of experience do not count. Employers want someone with a bachelor's or master's degree. It would be nice if employers would look at people who had years of experience. Employers would then have less training to do. Older workers have long track records and experience overcoming work problems, which is very valuable for employers.

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