undertake research, and promote research, with a view to reducing barriers to the employment of older
persons, and the promotion of measures for utilizing their skills; publish and otherwise make available to employers, professional societies, the various media of communication, and other interested
persons the findings of studies and other
materials for the promotion of employment; foster through the public employment service system and through cooperative effort development of facilities of public and private agencies for expanding the opportunities and potentials of older
persons; Sponsor and assist State and community
informational and educational programs.