Encore! Fayette

What is Encore! Fayette?

A nonprofit community-based program designed to enable seniors to:

Learn more about their community; the important issues/challenges it faces
Identify the primary community needs
Determine how they can become involved and make a difference

The program has been established by FACTOR, (Fayette Alliance Coordinating Teamwork, Outreach and Resources) in partnership with Clayton State University, Department of Continuing Education Lifelong Learning Program.

The name Encore! is an acronym: Retired Leaders - Enriching and Nurturing the Community by Offering Resources and Experience – to meet community needs

Why an Encore! Fayette Program?

Of the over 110,000 Fayette County residents, over 15,000 (13%) are 65+ seniors. This senior population will reach over 45,000 by 2030. Today’s older citizens are very different from their parents. Their life span is longer and good health generally continues for 20 more years after retirement. For many there now is time to get involved in community. About 30 communities across the nation have seen the potential of these seniors and have successfully established Leadership Development Projects “to engage and/or reengage their seniors for community betterment. Encore! Fayette is patterned after the most successful of these programs.

How Does Encore! Fayette Work?

It designs and carries out a series of day-long learning sessions held during January through March that provide an in-depth review of all aspects of the community. Due to the quality and depth of the program’s content, Clayton State University, offers Continuing Education Unit credits to those who complete the program

What are Encore! Fayette's Goals?

RECRUIT a class of 25 to 30 retirees or semi-retirees who have a blending of professional background life skills and commitment to community.

PROVIDE participants with background knowledge of the community and a comprehensive look at the issues and challenges facing the County, its public and private agencies, organizations and institutions.

IMPROVE community outreach and communications by identifying and presenting the skills that are needed and being sought after by Fayette County’s public and private organizations and agencies.

BUILD & SUSTAIN positive working relationships, between and among the Encore program participants and the Fayette agencies and organizations they can serve.

MONITOR & EVAULATE the outcome(s) of Encore! Fayette.

IMPROVE & EXTEND the Program in 2010 and beyond.