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Careers & Conversations: Pathways into the Field of Aging

Date
October 12, 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Location
Virtual
Description

Explore careers in aging services at this free virtual panel for college students. Professionals will discuss how they entered the field, developed their careers, and found work that supports older adults and their communities.

Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m. Eastern
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free

The discussion will cover:

  • Preparing for the job market and identifying skills employers value
  • Career options in health care, policy, education, and other aging services
  • Connecting personal interests with career opportunities
  • Networking, internships, and resume development

Panelists: Abigail Morgan; Tracy Barnett; Leanne Clark-Shirley, PhD; and Morgan Spliedt, MS, CDP.

Partner organizations: Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE) and Maryland Gerontological Association.

Register for Careers & Conversations

View full event details on the OAGE website