Founded in 2017, ReStart supports unemployed people over age 50
to re-enter the labor market through a combination of coaching,
mentoring, and workshops. The 2025 cohort included participants
from diverse sectors such as finance, retail, teaching, and
non-profits, many returning after redundancy, career breaks, or
caregiving. The program focuses on strengthening mindset, updating
skills, and preparing participants for sustainable employment in a
world influenced by AI, longevity, and flexible work
arrangements.
Evaluation framework
The program's impact is measured across three pillars:
mindset and momentum; skill sets; and career readiness and
planning. This framework captures short to mid-term outcomes that
build participants' resourcefulness and adaptability in job
seeking. Data was collected through pre-program, post-program, and
three-month follow-up surveys, and qualitative interviews,
achieving over 90% response rates. Mentors also reported
