Join us for an engaging, interactive discussion exploring career options related to the biology of aging. Our panelists, representing different career stages and sectors, will share about their career journeys and current positions. Whether you’re pursuing your PhD or curious about other career options, this program is for you.

Corporations hire gerontologists to help grow their markets and create products and services. Join our panelists from The Hartford and Wells Fargo Advisors who will share how their companies utilize gerontologists. They will also analyze job offerings to identify opportunities for employment in for-profit industries.

Explore the impactful role a professional association can play in elevating your skills, keeping you up to date on the latest innovations and forging meaningful connections. Whether you are an undergraduate or pursuing a PhD, a myriad of benefits come with being an active member of an association. Meet three student and early career members of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) who will share how GSA membership has helped them navigate their career and advance in the field of aging.

This panel discussion aims to highlight academic teaching careers as a part of the 2024 Careers in Aging Month activities. Hear gerontological instructors from various career stages share their tips, tricks, and resources related to online and in-person instruction in gerontology courses. This program is organized by the AGHE Advancement Workgroup.

Interested in a career focused on aging policy? Curious about available opportunities and what a typical day in aging policy may look like? Considering applying for the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program (HAPF)? If you answer YES to any of these questions, join us for our special Careers in Aging Month panel discussion, “Careers in Aging: Policy Careers.” Our panel will share information and insights into the world of aging policy, as well as their experiences in the HAPF program. An overview of HAPF and the application process will also be provided.

March is Careers in Aging Month and National Social Work Month! Join us to learn more about the various opportunities and practice settings for social workers to work with older adults. Meet social workers at various career stages and hear their stories. We will also discuss social work concepts related to working with older adults and engage in conversation about social work and aging.

Hear from GSA leaders from various backgrounds as they engage in a discussion about research careers in aging. This is the first of such panels focused on careers in the aging field.