One of the best indicators of success in life is the level of education a person has
. There is a regrettable lack of educational resources within reach for many people. To set a good example for younger generations, its important to begin by helping those willing mothers get an education.
The federal scholarships for moms are a new and important way of encouraging women to earn a degree. This federal program was initiated in 2009 as a way to help moms of all types go to school. The program draws funds from the federal Pell Grant allotment and awards as much as $5,000 per person. With the $5,000 moms can pay for tuition and books or other things like travel costs or childcare. With the Grants for Moms program many obstacles to higher education are thankfully taken away.
Diversity is an important word as it relates to the list of acceptable majors. There are almost no limits on the areas of study that can be taken up. Education and science are a couple of examples of common study areas that can begin a strong career path. Achievement starts by being knowledgeable and prepared. Education is a path that can lead to unexpected places, so it's important to be organized and open-minded.
One way to enhance your preparedness is to do online career research. One important research tool is the Occupational Outlook Handbook, or OOH. This guide by the US Department of Labor analyzes the current trends of employment in a number of sectors. As its name implies, the handbook is primarily valued for its ability to analyze the outlook of a job sector ten years down the road. CareerOneStop is another resource by the Department of Labor, and it can provide information about necessary training, average salary and projected growth for different jobs. Often regular search engines can lead to avenues of trusted information. Oftentimes there are patterns in the information that is available that can provide hints about what career choices are most viable.
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. The Scholarships for Moms program can help ensure that mothers are in a better position financially in the coming years.