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Samiya Manocha¹, Emily Theresa Lerner², Elizabeth Rueppel³

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Summary

Participation in the Perfect Pair program significantly increased college students' interest in careers in aging. The program better prepares students for working with older adults, addressing a critical workforce need.

Keywords:

intergenerational undergraduate students volunteerism workforce development

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Sociology of Aging
Higher Education and Workforce Development

Background:

The aging population in the U.S. necessitates a robust workforce in aging services.
Young adults often overlook careers in the field of aging.
Intergenerational programs can bridge this gap by connecting college students with older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the impact of the Perfect Pair program on college students' interest in pursuing careers in the field of aging.
To evaluate the program's effectiveness in preparing students for work with older adults.

Main Methods:

A retrospective survey was administered to 100 current and former college student participants across 17 Perfect Pair chapters.
The survey utilized pre-post and post-program Likert scale questions to assess attitudes toward careers in aging.
Data were analyzed using non-parametric statistical methods.

Main Results:

A statistically significant increase in interest in working with older adults was reported by all participants (p < 0.001).
More involved students, such as "matched" members and executive board members, reported higher perceived preparedness (p < 0.001) and engagement with aging issues (p = 0.002).
Qualitative data indicated student excitement for careers in aging.

Conclusions:

The Perfect Pair program effectively encourages and prepares college students for careers in aging.
Intergenerational programming is a viable strategy for promoting workforce development in the aging sector.
The study highlights the potential of such programs to address future workforce demands in gerontology.