Work for Yourself@50+ is a FREE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP hosted by REI Oklahoma to help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older adults in an approachable way through five steps:
- A careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks of working for yourself
- Exercises to help develop the self-employment idea
- A realistic overview of what it takes to pursue a self-employment opportunity
- Guidance to help avoid pitfalls and scams
- Ways to find trustworthy support and services
This is an in-person workshop at 318 NW 13th St., Oklahoma City.
As a registered participant, you will receive by physical mail, a copy of the Work For Yourself@50+ 5 Simple Steps Toolkit. Please ensure that you use your desired mailing address when completing the registration.
TO REGISTER Complete registration through the AARP Foundation’s Eventbrite link: Work for Yourself@50+ REI Oklahoma In-Person Workshop Tickets, Wed, May 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite
Questions? Email: Lakisha Meade at lmeade@reiok.org.