Atos ↗
Global IT services company (help desk, infrastructure, software). Calls its older workers "tenured talent."
Why it's here: AARP Employer Pledge signer; AARP profiled its approach to experienced tech workers.
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The directory
52 listings, each with a source link and the date we last checked it.
Age-Inclusive & Remote-First Employers
Companies that have publicly committed to hiring across ages (AARP Employer Pledge, Certified Age-Friendly Employer) or that run fully remote. Each entry says which.
o9 Solutions ↗
Enterprise AI planning software company based in Dallas.
Why it's here: Signed the AARP Employer Pledge in December 2023, committing to recruit across age groups.
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Supporting Strategies ↗
Outsourced bookkeeping and finance operations. All roles are remote, with on-call IT support for staff.
Why it's here: AARP Employer Pledge signer since October 2022. Good fit for finance/ops people moving toward tech-enabled remote work.
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WAHVE (Work at Home Vintage Experts) ↗
Contract talent agency that matches experienced "pretiring" professionals with remote roles, mainly in insurance, accounting and HR.
Why it's here: Every position is work-from-home; AARP lists it as a pledge signer and as a free resource for experienced workers.
Free for candidates
UnitedHealth Group ↗
Large health insurer and health-tech employer (Optum) that posts many remote roles, including in technology.
Why it's here: Longtime AARP Employer Pledge signer that AARP lists as hiring for remote work.
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H&R Block ↗
Consumer tax services company with seasonal and flexible roles.
Why it's here: AARP Employer Pledge signer that AARP highlights for flex work and training.
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Humana ↗
Health insurer with a large corporate and technology workforce.
Why it's here: Listed among 2026 Certified Age-Friendly Employers by the Age-Friendly Institute.
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YourEncore ↗
Places highly experienced experts into flexible consulting work for life sciences and consumer goods companies.
Why it's here: Joined the AARP Employer Pledge in 2017; built around the idea that experience matters.
Free for experts
Naborforce ↗
Senior-care services startup that runs a paid "Golden Interns" return-to-work program for active retirees, including in its tech team.
Why it's here: AARP Employer Pledge signer (2019). A real example of a tech-adjacent returnship for older workers.
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GitLab ↗
DevOps software company that works all-remote and publishes its whole remote-work handbook publicly.
Why it's here: Listed for being fully remote with written, public processes. We found no age-specific program, so judge the culture yourself.
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Automattic ↗
Company behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce and Tumblr. Calls itself a distributed company and hires across time zones.
Why it's here: Listed for being fully distributed. We found no age-specific program.
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Zapier ↗
Automation software company that says it has been remote-first since 2011.
Why it's here: Listed for being remote-first. We found no age-specific program.
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Entry Paths Into Tech
Certifications, free courses, no-cost bootcamps and paid apprenticeships that real career changers use to get a first tech role.
Google Career Certificates ↗
Self-paced online certificates in IT Support, Data Analytics, Project Management, UX Design, Cybersecurity and more. Taken through Coursera.
Why it's here: No degree or experience required. A structured first step for career changers.
Paid monthly subscription via Coursera (financial aid available)
CompTIA A+ ↗
Entry-level IT support certification covering hardware, operating systems, networking and troubleshooting.
Why it's here: A widely recognized starter credential for help-desk and IT support roles.
Paid exams
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner ↗
Foundational Amazon Web Services certification on cloud concepts, billing and core services.
Why it's here: A low-barrier way into cloud work. AWS Skill Builder has free prep material.
Paid exam; free prep on AWS Skill Builder
AWS Skill Builder ↗
Amazon's online learning center for AWS cloud skills, with free digital courses and paid extras.
Why it's here: Free way to try cloud work before paying for anything.
Free tier + paid subscription
Microsoft Learn ↗
Free self-paced training paths for Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, security and more, mapped to Microsoft certifications.
Why it's here: Skills from many office jobs (Excel, SharePoint, admin) lead naturally into Power Platform and M365 admin roles.
Free training; paid exams
freeCodeCamp ↗
Nonprofit with free, self-paced coding curricula and certifications (web development, Python, data analysis).
Why it's here: Completely free, so you can test whether you like coding without spending money.
Free
The Odin Project ↗
Free, open-source full-stack web development curriculum built around real projects.
Why it's here: Project-based, so you finish with a portfolio. Has an active community for help.
Free
Harvard CS50 ↗
Harvard's intro to computer science course, with lectures and problem sets free online.
Why it's here: A rigorous foundation if you want to understand programming deeply, not just tools.
Free (paid verified certificate optional via edX)
Per Scholas ↗
Nonprofit offering no-cost training in IT support, cybersecurity, data analytics, data center and cabling at 25+ campuses.
Why it's here: Tuition-free, with credentials and career support included.
No cost to learners
Apprenti ↗
Runs Registered Apprenticeships in tech and healthcare: paid, on-the-job training with partner employers.
Why it's here: Earn while you learn, with no student debt. Most apprenticeships need no prior experience.
Paid apprenticeship (you earn)
Apprenticeship.gov ↗
U.S. Department of Labor's official site to search Registered Apprenticeship openings, including IT roles.
Why it's here: The official national source for paid apprenticeships near you or remote.
Free
IBM SkillsBuild ↗
Free online learning from IBM in AI, cybersecurity, data, cloud and workplace skills, with digital credentials.
Why it's here: Free, with badges you can add to LinkedIn.
Free
Salesforce Trailhead ↗
Free learning platform for Salesforce admin, developer and business analyst skills.
Why it's here: Salesforce admin work suits people with sales, ops or process backgrounds. Training is free.
Free training; paid certifications
Senior Planet from AARP ↗
Free technology classes (live online, in person and on demand) for adults 60 and older.
Why it's here: A low-pressure way to build digital confidence before harder certifications. Ages 60+.
Free
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) ↗
Entry-level cybersecurity certification from ISC2.
Why it's here: A recognized first security credential. Note: the free "One Million CC" program closed to new enrollments on May 20, 2026. The exam is now $199.
$199 exam + $50/yr maintenance (per ISC2)
Remote & Age-Friendly Job Boards
Remote-only boards, plus boards built for experienced workers where employers are signaling they want you.
AARP Job Board ↗
Free job board with filters for Employer Pledge companies, remote jobs and IT roles.
Why it's here: The Employer Pledge filter shows companies that have publicly committed to hiring across ages.
Free
Workforce50 ↗
Job board for workers 50+ and experienced job changers. Direct employer listings appear at the top.
Why it's here: Employers who post directly are signaling they welcome older applicants.
Free
RetiredBrains ↗
Job and work resource site for boomers, seniors and retirees, including work-from-home tips.
Why it's here: Age-focused articles plus a job search powered by partner listings.
Free
RetirementJobs ↗
Job search for older workers by ZIP code, with part-time filters.
Why it's here: Age-focused, with optional premium resume critique.
Free; optional premium
FlexJobs ↗
Subscription job board for remote and flexible jobs. Says its team screens listings to remove scams.
Why it's here: Screening matters more when scams target remote job seekers. Its Jobs for Retirees section is free.
Paid subscription
Remote.co ↗
Free remote and hybrid job listings plus remote-work advice. Sister site to FlexJobs.
Why it's here: Free to browse, with curated remote listings.
Free
We Work Remotely ↗
One of the oldest remote-only job boards, strong in programming, design, support and sales.
Why it's here: Remote-only, so every listing is remote.
Free for job seekers
Remote OK ↗
Remote-only job board that aggregates tech and non-tech roles worldwide, often showing salary ranges.
Why it's here: High volume, with salary info on many listings.
Free for job seekers
Remotive ↗
Curated remote jobs in software, customer support, product, marketing and more.
Why it's here: Curated, with less noise than giant aggregators.
Free to browse
Himalayas ↗
Remote job board with company profiles, salary data and timezone filters.
Why it's here: Free for job seekers; company pages help you check culture before applying.
Free; optional paid tools
Working Nomads ↗
Curated remote job listings across development, admin, customer success and more.
Why it's here: Free email alerts by category.
Free to browse
Built In (Remote) ↗
Tech-industry job board with a remote filter and company profiles.
Why it's here: Tech-focused, including non-coding roles (sales, ops, customer success).
Free
Wellfound ↗
Startup job platform (formerly AngelList Talent) with remote filters and up-front salary/equity info.
Why it's here: Startups often value hands-on experience over credentials.
Free
Dynamite Jobs ↗
Remote-only job board, with many roles at small, bootstrapped companies.
Why it's here: Smaller companies, often more flexible about non-traditional backgrounds.
Free for job seekers
Age-Bias, Resume & Return-to-Work Resources
Your legal rights under the ADEA, how to file a charge, resume help for long careers, and returnship programs for people coming back after a gap.
EEOC: Age Discrimination ↗
Federal overview of your rights. The ADEA protects applicants and employees age 40+ from age discrimination.
Why it's here: The authoritative plain-English summary of what is and isn't legal.
Free
EEOC: How to File a Charge ↗
Step-by-step instructions, deadlines and the online portal for filing a discrimination charge.
Why it's here: Filing deadlines are strict, so know them before you need them.
Free
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) text ↗
The full text of the 1967 federal law protecting workers 40 and older.
Why it's here: The primary source behind the summaries.
Free
AARP: Age Discrimination hub ↗
AARP's articles on recognizing, documenting and fighting age bias at work.
Why it's here: Practical guidance plus current research on how common age bias is.
Free
AARP Research: Age discrimination data ↗
AARP's survey series: 64% of workers 50+ report seeing or experiencing age discrimination at work.
Why it's here: Real data to cite when you talk about ageism.
Free
CareerOneStop: 55+ Workers ↗
Department of Labor-sponsored hub for job seekers 55+: job search, career options, training and job banks.
Why it's here: Free, official and ad-free.
Free
CareerOneStop: Beat the Bias ↗
Tactics for handling age-related assumptions in applications and interviews.
Why it's here: Specific, practical counters to common objections.
Free
CareerOneStop: Resumes & Cover Letters (55+) ↗
Resume and cover-letter guidance written for experienced workers.
Why it's here: Shows how to present a long career without dating yourself.
Free
SCSEP (Senior Community Service Employment Program) ↗
Federal program offering paid, part-time community service training for low-income, unemployed people 55+.
Why it's here: Paid training and a bridge back to work for those who qualify.
Free (eligibility rules apply)
Path Forward Returnships ↗
Nonprofit listing paid return-to-work programs ("returnships") for people coming back after caregiving, including technical roles.
Why it's here: Returnships are built for career gaps. A Returnship Matcher filters by technical roles.
Free
iRelaunch ↗
Return-to-work organization with resources and a directory of employer relaunch programs.
Why it's here: Helps you find structured re-entry programs after a career break.
Free resources
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