Program

Gerontology Education

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb provides funding for up to 2 students each year to participate in the Gerontology program at Kennesaw University. The elderly population will more than double between 2000 and 2030. By 2030, one in every four individuals will be over age 65 (U.S. Census Bureau). Why Gerontology? According to a recent article in the AJC, services for the elderly and disabled is the third-fastest growing job industry in Georgia with a growth of 56% in the past six years.

Service Area: Cobb County

Categories Education Senior Services
  • Population Served: Aging/Elderly/Senior Citizens

Locations

No locations for this program
Parent Organization

Senior Citizen Council of Cobb

Marietta, GA
Mission

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb is a non-profit 501(c)(3) all volunteer organization established in 1973 to promote the common good and general welfare of adults over 55 years of age living in Cobb County, Georgia. We focus on providing information, programs and activities designed to inform seniors on issues and events important to our seniors over 55 living in Cobb County.

Senior Citizen Council of Cobb

Marietta, GA 30064