Rachel Said:

Are there any programs that will pay for my retraining? Education? Career Change? Career Advancement? at 50 ?

We Answered:

You can apply for federal financial aid at http://fafsa.ed.gov
The is an application for a Pell grant and state grants as well.
The fastest way to get an education is to enroll full time (15 to 18 credit hours a semester). About the bills, my step mom moved in with her mother to cut costs and commuting expenses down. You might consider simplifying your life a bit to save on bills. Sell everything that is non essential.

Sam Said:

Im at the age of 50 - plz advice me whether I can now go for SAP training and change the career 4 betterment?

We Answered:

Check the below sites for free SAP Tutorials, Free Certification Questions and many resources..

Dianne Said:

What is a good age to change careers, is 50 to old to consider changing careers?

We Answered:

I am approaching 50 in another two months and consider going back to school for a degree or furthering my skills for a better job.

It is never too late to change careers or go back to school. Go for it!

Marcus Said:

Is their any programs that assist minorities in a career change at the age of 50 ?

We Answered:

Your state unemployment division should have soem programs that are for the employed and unemployed. They may cost some money and some are free.

Raul Said:

Changing Careers at 50?

We Answered:

I had some education background and now work as a technical trainer for a company that makes computer components.
What I did was start there as an entry level position and learned everything about it I could and in a few years there was an opening for trainer.

Dorothy Said:

How does a person change career's at 50? Because of my 14 yrs. exp in sales, I have not rec'd a call for intrv

We Answered:

The same way anyone else can. Just do it. Many people have had to change careers due to local shut downs of firms, or the selling of companies and downsizing, etc. If you want to do something else, then do it.