For more information, call the Health Sciences Counselor, Linda Ruiz, at
909/652-6672 or email: gero@chaffey.edu
Coming of Age:
New Careers For The 21st Century
Pilgrim Place, Claremont
Photo: Sioux Bally
The Program
Most of your career choices in the 21st century
are driven by the dramatic increase in the
population of older adults—elders as well as
Baby Boomers. But aging is very different in
the 21st century. Many people are living
longer and healthier, and with more disposable
income, "reinventing retirement." New
services and new products are being created
for these clients and consumers. At the same
time, other older people are living with disability,
frailty, and limited incomes. New models
of care are being developed to address
these needs.
A Certificate or degree in Gerontology opens
the door to these new careers and professions.
Chaffey’s Gerontology Program offers
internship and mentoring opportunities with
professionals in the field. Short-term training
courses may lead to immediate employment.
Nurses, social workers, and administrators of
care facilities also earn Continuing Education
units.
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