2. Generational Workers and the Work-based Programs “Understand the needs and work styles of your employees.” Donna D. Southard

3. Generational Workers I.VETERANS (Silent Generation) (1925-1942) II. BABYBOOMERS (1943-1960) III.GENERATION X (Lost/Invisible Generation) (1961-1980) IV.MILLENNIALS/Next Generation (Nexters) (1980-2000)

4. I.VETERANS Characteristics Risk-Adverse Civic Pride/Patriotic Loyalty Respect for Authority Ethics/Value System Directive Leadership Clear Enunciation/Grammar Polite and Formal

5. II.BABY BOOMERS Characteristics Live to work/engrossed in work Individualism over teamwork Raising fortunes Dedicated/Driven Authority Issues Needs Public Recognition Show Respect/Not Formality React if things do not go well

6. BABY BOOMERS FIRST HALF BOOMERS Career first, family second SECOND HALF BOOMERS More laid back than the first half boomers Cynical Good work habits and positive attitude are not always rewarded.

7. III.Generation X Characteristics Work to live What does it have to do with my survival? Care nothing but for themselves No one holding your hand in life; you have to take care of yourself Distaste for micromanagement Turn away from corporate loyalty Free Agents Multi-tasking Slackers

8. IV. Millennials (Nexters) Characteristics Optimistic Social cohesion Well educated Team playing attitudes Powerhouse Generation/Confident Institutional Trust Technological Manners Reborn Easily intimidated by difficult customers

9. Work-Based Programs I. VETERAN Volunteer Apprenticeship III.GENERATION X * Work Co-op II. BABY BOOMERS CEIP IV.MILLENNIALS Entrepreneurship