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What we do might surprise you! AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, social mission organization with a membership of nearly 38 million. Our aim is to disrupt outdated stereotypes about aging, turn goals and dreams into real possibilities, and fight for the issues that matter most to people 50-plus, their families and communities. Our social impact work in health security, financial resilience, and personal fulfillment is at the heart of what we do. With offices in every state plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, we live and work in the communities we serve. We listen to what people need and want, and offer programs, services and trusted information that are directly relevant to them. State offices also work with our national office to amplify our members’ voices at the local and federal levels to help empower people 50 and above to choose how they live and work as they age. From being a force for positive change to producing the nation’s largest-circulation magazine – the full scope of what we do might surprise you! That’s why people who are excited by unique opportunities and galvanized by meaningful challenges come to work at AARP.

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1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Washington, DC

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1958

Specialties

Disrupt Aging, Caregiving, Work & Jobs, Social Security, Savings & Planning, Personal Fulfillment, Healthy Living, Housing, Hunger, Income, Isolation, Thought Leadership in Aging, Advocacy, and Medicare

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Age discrimination remains a challenge for many, and you're not alone in feeling its impact. In fact, AARP research shows 64% of workers age 50-plus have reported witnessing or experiencing it firsthand. But it’s not always obvious. Our research also uncovered that 60% of workers 50 and older encounter more subtle forms of age discrimination. It can come in many ways — like assuming older employees will resist change, overlooking their accomplishments, making jokes about generational differences, or favoring younger employees for training opportunities. These actions can hold older workers back from advancing in their careers, affecting their earnings and long-term financial security. If you notice something at work that doesn’t feel right, speak up. Together, we can fight age discrimination in the workplace. Have you seen or experienced age discrimination on the job?#AgeDiscrimination #Workplace #WorkplaceAgeDiscrimination
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AARP has announced that Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA will serve as our new CEO. "For more than 65 years, AARP has been instrumental in improving the lives of older Americans helping people age on their own terms and live their lives to the fullest,” says Dr. Minter-Jordan. “As AARP looks ahead, we have exciting opportunities to empower, uplift and make a positive impact on the health, wealth and wellness of the more than 110 million Americans ages 50 and older and the entire country.”
AARP’s New CEO Is an Accomplished Physician and Innovative Business Leader aarp.org
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Jo Ann Jenkins is an Influencer
Former Chief Executive Officer, AARP
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In my first speech as AARP’s chief executive officer, I made a promise to our members: "As your CEO, I will be unapologetic in fighting for the wants and needs of people 50-plus.” As AARP's new CEO, I wanted to change the conversation about what it means to grow older. I said we needed to "disrupt aging" – to challenge outdated stereotypes and attitudes about getting older and spark new solutions that help people live better as they age. I challenged our staff, our volunteers, and our members to help me do that. Ten years later, as I prepare to say farewell to AARP, I am so proud of what we were able to accomplish together. We have fought for people 50 and over in the halls of Congress, at the White House, and in state capitals and communities across the country. We brought relief from the high cost of prescription drugs, helped ease the burden of caregiving, opposed age discrimination in the workplace, and protected Social Security and Medicare. We elevated the importance of brain health and made a significant contribution to the battle against Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. We made it easier for people to save for retirement, made communities more age-friendly, ensured that older Americans have affordable access to technology, and worked with entrepreneurs and businesses to develop new products and services to make aging easier. We changed not just the conversation about aging but also what it means to grow older. In my last column as AARP’s CEO, I look back at what we’ve achieved and how far we come. AARP's work is not finished, but I leave confident that the organization is well positioned to continue building on the legacy of our founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. To our members, our volunteers, and our exceptional staff whose passion for our mission and commitment to service is second to none, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for your support, your service and all that you do each day to carry our work forward. And to those of you I have connected with here, I hope to stay in touch as I take my next steps.
A Look Back: What We’ve Accomplished Together at AARP Jo Ann Jenkins on LinkedIn
Watch this video and learn how to: 🔍 Navigate Age Discrimination: Get practical tips to overcome challenges in the workplace and during your job search. 👔 Spot Age-Inclusive Employers: Learn how to identify companies that genuinely value age diversity and inclusivity. ✊ Discover AARP’s Commitment: Find out how AARP is advocating for fair treatment of all workers, ensuring that qualifications take precedence over age. Kickstart your job search or advance your career with AARP.
Beyond Bias: Navigating Age at Work
Exciting highlights from AARP at LinkedIn Talent Connect ! 🌟Carly Roszkowski, AARP Vice President of Financial Resilience, led a fantastic discussion on the impact of five generations in the workplace. Emphasizing age inclusion, the conversation explored the unique strengths and perspectives each generation brings to the workforce. Multi-generational teams foster diverse viewpoints, drive innovative solutions, strengthen relationships and enhance communication. Let’s celebrate our differences and build a more inclusive workplace together #TalentConnect #AgeInclusion #Diversity #GenerationalImpact #WorkplaceInnovation
“We were 59 years old at the time. Who’s going to hire two soccer moms to go python hunting? And guess who got hired? Both of us.” In 2019, Anne Gorden-Vega became one of only 10 women employed by Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Commission. See how this ceramics teacher went from artist to python hunter and the skills she’s learned along the way. #AARP #SecondCareer #Wildlife

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