It's Not Too Late For Education

Intelligence and hard work are vital components to professional and personal success

. Some groups lack quality education resources and some simply don't take advantage of those resources. It provides a strong foundation for future generations when their moms can expand their own knowledge.

The federal scholarships for moms are a new and important way of encouraging women to earn a degree. Started by President Obama in 2009, the grants for mothers are aimed at getting working, stay at home and single mothers to get enrolled in colleges and universities. Administrators of the program can award as much as $5,000 of the need-based Pell Grant to a worthy mom. The great thing about the award is that it can be spent for school expenses as well as indirect school expenses. In all the system aims to be open, effective and very beneficial.

The areas of study which are acceptable is another area of openness. College and university majors of all kinds are open and available to study. Whether it's a focus on industry or art, there are many study programs that can provide the education for a steady career. Sometimes unexpected doors are opened, but being prepared means that you'll be ready to step through them. Since no one can predict the future, it's important to prime yourself now. That can begin by taking advantage of the Pell Grant award for moms.

The internet is a great tool for many things, including job research. One important research tool is the Occupational Outlook Handbook, or OOH. In the OOH you can find general industry knowledge of a career as well as some specific practices and information. Future job predictions on a ten-year scale are the primary benefits of the OOH. To find information about required education or training, salary, job projections and more, CareerOneStop is another valuable publication. There are many sites out there, but it's entirely possible to find good resources about career development. Doing various searches and visiting many sites can give a 'big picture' view of the areas of interest to you.

A down economy doesn't mean that education should move down as a priority. Preparing during slow times is an important way to ensure that needs are met when thing pick up. Strong moms deserve chances to help strengthen their families, and education is a great start.

by: Marlon Jackson

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