There is no wrong time to prepare for your future. In fact now may be the perfect time to work on your education and other career goals. Working mothers and even those who stay at home can really benefit. The job sectors that are expected to rise will have many positions available that qualified workers can fill. It should be no surprise that communications and technology are areas that are steadily rising in importance. Many of our everyday functions depend on smart, fast technology. There are scores of people who work daily to research, develop, install and troubleshoot these technological tools. According to some estimates, there will be increased demand for computer software engineers. Analysts for network systems and data communications are also expected to be important careers. Another career area that is sure to grow is healthcare. In healthcare there is plenty of variety and opportunity. Physical therapists and their assistants will be in high demand as well as occupational therapists and athletic trainers. Counseling is another career area that usually requires a specialized degree and could be in demand. Many healthcare jobs require advanced education, but there are many opportunities available for careers that don't. Many trusted resources expect plenty of job opportunities in the future although there may be more months of few possibilities before then. Financial planning will be an important area in many sectors which will provide jobs. One common thread among all these jobs is that you need the proper education. Moms are often hardest hit by a poor economy. Luckily there are programs targeted specifically toward them. In 2009, President Obama introduced the Grants for Moms initiative. The $5,000 allotment can be a big help in paying for a number of school-related costs. It's a worthy goal to make getting significant degrees and training easier for hardworking moms. Women have plenty of responsibility for caring for children and families, and hopefully the grants for moms can take some of the burden off trying to get an education. Universities and junior colleges all around the country have worthy programs of study for all kinds of interests. If you're a mom and you're considering what you would like to do, do some research and find what is right for you.