Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Across Arizona, older workers are facing a growing challenge: Ageism in the workplace. As industries evolve and technology rapidly advances, many seasoned professionals find themselves overlooked for promotions, retraining opportunities or even new jobs. Yet despite these obstacles, countless senior employees are proving that experience, resilience and adaptability don’t fade with age.
In this episode of "Working Forward," host Kathleen Bade explores the realities of workplace discrimination against older workers and the inspiring ways people are pushing back. From navigating shifting job markets to embracing new technologies, today’s older professionals are showing relevance is about mindset, not birthdate.
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Across Arizona, older workers are facing a growing challenge: Ageism in the workplace. As industries evolve and technology rapidly advances, many seasoned professionals find themselves overlooked for promotions, retraining opportunities or even new jobs. Yet despite these obstacles, countless senior employees are proving that experience, resilience and adaptability don’t fade with age.
In this episode of "Working Forward," host Kathleen Bade explores the realities of workplace discrimination against older workers and the inspiring ways people are pushing back. From navigating shifting job markets to embracing new technologies, today’s older professionals are showing relevance is about mindset, not birthdate.
Watch more episodes of "Working Forward:" azpbs.org/workingforward
Connect with us:
Support our work: azpbs.org/donatenow
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Arizona PBS on Instagram: instagram.com/arizonapbs
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