Encore Boston Network is seeing growing interest among people over 50 in getting back into the job market or kick-starting their job searches after the 2020 downturn. According to the organization, more businesses are beginning to hire, including workers over 50. In addition, there is continued interest in self-employment and business startups — half of all new businesses are now started by people over 50.

With this in mind, Encore is passing along info about three upcoming webinars, each geared to an over 50 audience:

• PIVOT Your Job Search in 2021, an engaging look at ways for people over 50 to reimagine and energize their job searches in the new year — Wednesday, January 27, 10-11:50 am ET.
• Start a Business at Any Age, featuring Rick Terrien, Encore Purpose Prize winner and author of Ageless Startup — Wednesday, February 10, 4-5:30 pm ET. (Developed by Founders Over 55, a partner of Encore Boston Network)
• Resourcefulness & Resiliency, a clever set of tools adapted from behavioral science to improve job search outcomes — Thursday, February 11, 10-11:30 am ET.