An encore career, or third act, is a common theme within the GSB alumni community. An encore career can be a rewarding experience, capping years of hard work and achievement with a new and energized mission. Encore careers are as unique as our alumni base. In some cases, these third acts build upon decades of expertise in the same industry or functional area. In others, they are in an entirely different arena — perhaps one you always wanted to pursue but couldn’t at the time.
Many Stanford GSB alumni reach a point where they are ready for an encore. Here are some resources to support your next endeavor.
We have provided a list below for your convenience; these organizations are not endorsed by Stanford GSB, and this list should not be considered comprehensive.
Are You Ready for Your Encore?
Encore Career-Matching Programs
| The Broad Residency | A leadership development program that places qualified participants in high-level managerial positions in school districts, charter school management organizations, and federal/state departments of education. |
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| ReServe | A community-serving organization that offers job-matching for professionals 55 and over at nonprofits and public agencies on the East Coast and southeast Wisconsin. |
| Encore Fellows | A program that helps seasoned professionals transition to the social sector by matching Fellows with a high-impact, paid project for a nonprofit or public agency. Engagements last six to 12 months. |
| Vistage | Use your business expertise to coach a group of CEOs as they collaborate to solve business challenges. If interested, contact Jed Daly, MBA ’80. |
Encore Community and Resources
| Coming of Age | Features online community and resources for people 50 and over. |
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| Life Reinspired | Offers programs for men and women seeking a future filled with excitement, discovery and new horizons. |
| Next Avenue | Aggregates articles about career change for the encore career population. |
| The Transition Network |
Offers resources and job opportunities to professional women over 50. |
Volunteering at Stanford
| Volunteering at Stanford GSB | Giving back is at the heart of the GSB alumni experience. Explore opportunities to support the school, mentor globally, and contribute to GSB alumni community-building |
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| Alumni Consulting Team | The Stanford Alumni Consulting Team (ACT) provides strategic pro bono expertise in a wide range of areas. Explore getting involved. |
| Distinguished Careers Institute | The DCI program provides a year of thoughtful reflection and reinvigoration, which our alumni affirm is a dynamic and “life-changing” experience. |
