Market Watch - New Program Matches Jobs With Experienced Workers

Workers are a hot commodity, and one of the most valuable types is the one who left the labor force, according to New York City’s local government.

New York City’s Department of Aging launched the Silver Stars program, which aims to get retirees back in city jobs, and provide an opportunity to earn more money when they may have otherwise been stretching their dollars in retirement, said Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, the department’s commissioner. The department hopes it will be a win-win: The city gets qualified workers, and retirees get another income source.

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