Workforce: How UC San Diego Extends Learning “From Twinkle to Wrinkle” Purpose, Community and the Next Chapter After 50

Ed Abetya, Associate Dean of Student and Community Outreach at UC San Diego's Division of Extended Studies, and Rebecca Smith, Lead Instructor at UC San Diego's Division of Extended Studies and President of W2 San Diego, discuss how lifelong learning and purpose-driven work can help San Diegans over 50 stay relevant and connected in a rapidly changing world. Drawing on local data and examples, they explore the realities of caregiving, ageism, technological disruption, and isolation, and highlight San Diego’s rich ecosystem of programs—from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the emerging “UC Your Future” concept to W2 San Diego and cross-institution partnerships—that offer 50-plus adults community, multigenerational connection, encore career pathways, and low-cost opportunities to keep learning, contributing, and leading. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/