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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="https://aging.ohio.gov/about-us/work-with-us/ohio-scholars-in-aging/ohio-scholars-in-aging"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="376" height="211" style="width:3.9166in;height:2.1979in" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://files.constantcontact.com/78058177001/98d2b22a-0ae9-416b-a1e7-cc4d9889bac5.png"></span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Department of Aging now accepting applications for 2022-2023 Ohio Scholars in Aging program</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Participating students will receive $2,000 stipend<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Columbus, Ohio</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"> – The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA), in conjunction with the Ohio
Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE), is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Ohio Scholars in Aging program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">For the past decade, ODA and OAGE have teamed up to offer the Ohio Scholars in Aging program for undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in an accredited
educational institution in Ohio. Participants benefit from the opportunity to learn about aging-related policymaking, establish professional contacts, and gain career knowledge and skills in the field of aging by completing an internship or a community project,
attending ODA and OAGE events, making a presentation for state leaders on aging, and more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The program stipend has been doubled this year. Participating students who complete all program requirements will each receive $2,000.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="color:#C00000"><a href="https://aging.ohio.gov/about-us/work-with-us/ohio-scholars-in-aging/ohio-scholars-in-aging"><span style="color:#C00000">Click here to learn more and apply</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">“Seniors are the fastest-growing age group in Ohio. Now is the time to increase our engagement with our state’s best and brightest minds and allow them to use their
skills and innovative ideas to help older Ohioans,” said ODA Director Ursel J. McElroy. “Ohio Scholars in Aging provides a unique opportunity for us to help shape tomorrow’s policymakers and leaders, while using their insights to help others.” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The program is free and open to emerging professionals in a variety of careers. These can include students of nutrition and allied health sciences, city and regional
planning, gerontology, social work, or other relevant focus areas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Ten students will be selected from the pool of applicants to participate in the program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">“In Ohio, we are fortunate to have so many wonderful college students who are passionate about aging issues and who want to do their part to help improve the well-being
of older Ohioans everywhere,” said OAGE President Kate de Medeiros. “I am confident that our newest class in the Scholars in Aging program will continue this important work and, perhaps for some, even spark a lifelong journey serving others in the field of
gerontology.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">A survey of the students who participated in the Scholars in Aging program last year showed that 40% have already been hired to work in the aging network, while 80%
said their involvement in the program influenced their career decision in some way. Additionally, 90% reported they were “highly satisfied” with their experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Each participant must work on their internship or project for a total of at least 45 hours. In addition, participants must attend three ODA meetings, attend an all-day
experience at their local Area Agency on Aging (AAA), and prepare a presentation for a Project Poster Session at the annual OAGE Conference.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">For more information, visit
<a href="https://aging.ohio.gov/about-us/work-with-us/ohio-scholars-in-aging" target="_blank">
www.aging.ohio.gov/scholarsinaging</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">About ODA –</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"> The Ohio Department of Aging serves and advocates for the needs of Ohioans
age 60 and older, as well as their families, caregivers and communities. Programs include home and community based long-term supports and services, as well as initiatives to promote health and wellness throughout the lifespan. Visit
<a href="https://aging.ohio.gov/" target="_blank">www.aging.ohio.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Ohio Department of Aging | 246 N. High St./1st Fl., Columbus, OH 43215-2406<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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