What happens when women age and are further removed from whatever positions of power they may have gained over their earlier lives and careers? This is not about “giving older women a chance.” It’s about society choosing short-term optics over long-term resilience. What Philanthropy Is Doing for Older Women in the WorkforceOrganizations like the AARP Foundation help older adults (including women) build skills and retrain to stay relevant to the workforce. These programs could be tailored to recruit and train older women for leadership, advisory, and consulting roles. The Center for American Progress has more to say about this in their report, “Promoting Economic Advancement for Older Women in the Workforce.”3.

Source: Forbes December 27, 2025 21:28 UTC