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UMaine Extension's talent shortage + retirees availability and desire for purpose and meaning = The Extension Corps

About The Extension Corps

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension (UMaine Extension), like many Maine employers, is experiencing the exodus of a significant number of its staff due to retirement.

At the same time, research shows that 3 out of 5 retirees return to the workforce in some capacity within 18 months of retiring.

As a way of creatively easing the talent needs and providing meaningful work to its retirees, UMaine Extension has launched an innovative initiative, the Extension Corps. This initiative matches retirees with short-term, part-time projects serving Maine residents.

Who are the participants in the Extension Corps?

Former Extension staff and faculty who...

  • have retired from UMaine Extension
  • desire a greater sense of purpose in life and want to continue making a difference for the people of Maine
  • are ready to work part-time, on a project-to-project basis
  • want to leverage their extensive experience and skills while being compensated
  • intend to keep learning and remain engaged in meaningful work

 

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