One of the best indicators of success in life is the level of education a person has. Unfortunately many people don't have access to quality education opportunities. Mothers who are in need of education can make a difference in their lives and the lives of their children by seeking education. One important program that is seeking to help women is the education Grants for Moms program. The Obama-approved program began in 2009 as a way to help send stay-at-home and working moms back to school. The program draws funds from the federal Pell Grant allotment and awards as much as $5,000 per person. The great thing about the award is that it can be spent for school expenses as well as indirect school expenses. Hopefully this lack of undue restrictions helps moms realize the opportunities available to them. With this grant many women can find a way to study their interests in an academic setting. There are very few restrictions in place that would prohibit a mother from studying what interests her. Science, industry, arts and literature and history are just some of the areas of interest that many people hope can lead to a fulfilling career. If you are willing to take some chances, you may find success in places you didn't expect. Moms and anyone looking forward to a successful future can only prepare themselves now. Internet resources are very beneficial to career development. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a valuable tool for looking into various job aspects. Produced by the Department of Labor, the OOH is valuable resource to research many areas of employment. The 10-year job projections can help analyze how specific jobs and an industry as a whole will perform in the upcoming years. Another resource by the Department of Labor is CareerOneStop, and like the OOH it can also provide assumptions about job growth. Professional networking sites can also give you access to important job information. Oftentimes there are patterns in the information that is available that can provide hints about what career choices are most viable. Higher education is probably even more important in troubled economic times. In fact, now is a great time to earn a degree to prepare for the demands that will rise. Strong moms deserve chances to help strengthen their families, and education is a great start.