The class would also look at alternative types of employment, like self-employment as a freelance writer or photographer, or something like that, that they could use skills they have to help others. They could also develop these skills if they had always thought about doing them but never had the time. Another alternative is selling things they make. The class would explore their hobbies and interests, and tell them how to market their handcrafts online or at craft fairs, and such. The Fremont Senior Center has craft fairs throughout the year where they could sell items, and there are other craft fairs in the area, too.
Another class could look at selling at online auctions like eBay or other similar sites. They could learn how to do it, and decide what to sell, and this could make them a part-time income if they were devoted to it. They would have to have computers in the classroom so they could see...
Giving them alternatives and ideas about how to better themselves financially would be helpful and supportive at the same time. Seniors may not want to go back to work, and they may not want to go back to work in the field they worked in throughout their lives, so giving them options would help give them peace of mind, and help keep them active and alert, too. There are a lot of things seniors can do in the community, and this class would show them they still have something to offer and they can still contribute to their own financial future.
