This article is from Careerbuilder.

“Baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, are nearing retirement age. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that there are 78.2 million boomers, and that every hour, 330 of them turn 60. That means an entire generation of workers might leave the work force in the coming years.“But they might not.

“Many baby boomers are choosing to postpone retirement and stay at their current jobs or find new ones. Some can’t afford to retire, but many want to explore new avenues. After decades of working in jobs that paid the bills but didn’t fulfill them, they’re moving to different industries.”

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This article is from Yahoo! Hotjobs.

“A well-paying, rewarding career doesn’t have to mean a four-year slog through college. There are plenty of jobs that pay nicely with less education, ranging from certificate courses just a few months long to two-year community college programs.

“Education costs for most of these careers are modest — you might even pay nothing at all. If you’re from a low-income family and between 18-24, you may qualify to receive up to three years of free job training, housing and support services through the federal program Job Corps. National program director Esther Jacobs says Job Corps serves roughly 100,000 students a year.

“‘We’re the best-kept secret in this country,’ she says.

“Otherwise, state-sponsored technical and vocational schools will usually be a cheaper option than private training companies, and many offer financial aid. Most training programs will help you with job placement when you’re done, too.”

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This article is from MSN Encarta.

“F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote that there are no second acts in American life, but Fitzgerald didn’t live in today’s economy. Given the dynamics of the modern job market, second careers can be even more important — and rewarding — than the first ones.

“Career prospects are constantly shifting. Downsizing and outsourcing close some doors, just as demographic trends and new technologies open up others. If you have lost your job or feel dissatisfied with your current career, how you redirect yourself toward better opportunities?

“The answer starts with training and education. The good news is that with online learning and adult education programs, there are more opportunities than ever to prepare yourself for a second career. To make sure that preparation pays off, you need to focus on the following types of careers:”

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