DATE:
??September 30, 2025?
01
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
PURSUING A CERTIFIED AGE-FRIENDLY EMPLOYER DESIGNATION FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
In 2022, there were more than 1.1 million adults aged 50 and older living in San Diego County, representing over one-third (33.6%) of the total population. By 2029, this number is projected to grow to more than 1.2 million.1 As our region continues to age, the County of San Diego (County) has an opportunity to advance efforts that ensure its workforce reflects the population it serves.
The Age-Friendly Institute is a national organization dedicated to elevating the voices of older adults and supporting organizations in improving their workplace cultures, products, and services. Its Certified Age-Friendly Employer (CAFE) program is the leading designation for employers committed to being among the best places to work for individuals aged 50 and older. Since its inception, hundreds of companies and organizations across sectors have earned this distinction.
The County has long prioritized investing in an empowered workforce and advancing operational excellence. Adults aged 50 and over currently serve in a wide variety of roles across the County, from public safety and health services to administrative and technical roles, ensuring continuity, stability, and high-quality public service.
With an increasingly aging population, the County has an opportunity to demonstrate leadership by ensuring its workforce reflects the residents it serves. By employing and retaining adults aged 50 and older, the County not only benefits from their depth of experience, institutional knowledge, and mentorship capacity, but also builds trust and strengthens its connection with the community. Pursuing Age-Friendly Employer designation represents a natural next step in further advancing the County's commitment to equity, inclusion, and a workforce that reflects San Diego County residents.
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