ABOUT E3

Encore Employment Enterprise's roots date back to 2015, when the work began as a program within a larger nonprofit organization based in Akron, Ohio. As the program grew, it became increasingly clear that the work needed a dedicated organizational structure to thrive, expand its workforce focus, and respond more directly to the employment needs of adults age 50 and better.

In 2021, the program transitioned to another supporting nonprofit organization, where funding helped support the development and pilot of Encore Employment Enterprise (E3) and its path toward becoming an independent organization.

In 2022, Encore Employment Enterprise became an independent Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Independence provided E3 with the foundation to develop its own partnerships, programs, employer relationships, and workforce strategies centered on experienced workers.

Today, E3 serves as a workforce intermediary for adults age 50 and better, connecting experienced workers with training, career preparation, employers, and employment opportunities while helping employers strengthen their intergenerational workforces.

E3's work continues to evolve with the workforce, combining the experience and strengths adults already possess with current technology, digital skills, career preparation, and employer connections for today's workplace.

“Aging isn't someone else's story—it's all of ours.”®

Our Intent

E3 envisions a community that thrives from the rewards of lifelong work experiences gained by individuals 50+ that we respectfully refer to as Encores. 

This vision becomes a reality as we inspire society to embrace aging and see the limitless potential of having a collaborative intergenerational workforce.

We have been standing firm in our commitment to speak out on ageism, to building a community where marginalization doesn't occur. We are committed to using our human resources to advance inclusive, equitable, and holistic-based workforce strategies for all.

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MEET THE TEAM

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    Simone McNitt

    Executive Director

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    Vicki Brinkmann

    Board President

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    Pamela Pope

    Board Member

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    Micheal Pavis

    Board Member

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    Gulnar Feerasta

    Board Secretary

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    Deborah Landrum

    Outreach Contractor

  • Shirley Rush

    Program Assistant

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    Paul Magnus

    Program Services Contractor

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    Ann Hunter

    L&D- Contractor