The SAGEWorks Boot Camp is a program that aims to assist older LGBT job seekers in their quest to find work. Anti-LGBT bias is a reality in workplaces, as is covert discrimination against older job-seekers. So if you happen to be both older and LGBT, landing a job can be extremely difficult.
The SAGEWorks Boot Camp program runs a free two-week program being piloted in New York City. The process of applying to the program is designed to mirror the real-world hiring process to help participants understand job market expectations.
Some of the elements of the program specifically address the many barriers that LGBT boomers face, such as long-term unemployment. The program will be at once encouraging and intense, and will convey clear expectations to participants so that they know where they need to improve.
What's Driving This Trend
- LGBT Job Seekers
- Creating specialized programs and support networks for older LGBT job seekers can help address the specific challenges they face in the job market.
- Covert Discrimination
- Recognizing and addressing covert discrimination against older job seekers can help create more inclusive and fair job markets.
- Real-world Training
- Designing programs that mirror the real-world hiring process can better prepare job seekers for the expectations and demands of the job market.
Who This Affects Most
- Employment Services
- Employment service providers can create tailored programs and services to support LGBT boomers in their job search and help them overcome barriers.
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Companies and organizations focused on diversity and inclusion can develop strategies and initiatives to combat covert discrimination and create more inclusive work environments for older job seekers.
- Training and Development
- Training and development providers can offer realistic and intensive programs that simulate the job market to help job seekers, including LGBT boomers, gain the necessary skills and insights to improve their employability.
