Offered throughout the District. For information in Green Bay:
(920) 498-5444. For information in Marinette: (715) 735-9361.
For information in Sturgeon Bay: (920) 746-4900. Toll-free:
(888) 385-6982.
This program is fully eligible for nancial aid.
Graduates of the Gerontology program have the knowledge
and skills needed to provide seamless quality service to older
adults and their families. Gerontology career pathways
include a wide variety of service and leadership opportunities
related to business and nances; housing options;
entertainment and travel; health and wellness; case
coordination; public policy and advocacy; and consumer
service.
Direct Service Provider: Works "one-on-one" with older adults
and their families to provide services, assess needs, educate,
and facilitate coordination of resources and delivery of
services.
Program Planner and Evaluator: Surveys the community to
gauge the interests and needs of older adults, designing and
implementing programs to meet these needs, and evaluating
the programs' effectiveness.
Manager/Coordinator/Administrator: Supervises and directs
the daily operation of facilities, agencies, or programs that
serve the aging population.
Marketing and Product Development Professional: Targets
unmet product and service needs of older adults and their
care partners. Develops and implements solutions to
enhance productivity, independence, and safety. Educates
and refers older adults to creative technologies that may
allow them to "age in place."
Advocate: Fosters policies and programs to bene t the older
adult population based on knowledge of unmet needs and
the ability to communicate in public and private forums.
Educator/Trainer: Develops and delivers educational
programming responsive to the needs of the community,
older adults and those who serve them, including informal
caregivers.
Life Enrichment Provider: Works in small groups or "one-on-
one" with older adults to engage and promote ful llment of
life.
Environmental Designer: Designs safe living environments for
the elderly population.
Financial Management/Legal Support Service
Provider/Guardian: Serves as primary contact person for
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