subject: Moms: The Time to Prepare for Your Future Is Now [print this page] Moms: The Time to Prepare for Your Future Is Now
It still remains true that learning and gaining knowledge are important to high achievement. Unfortunately many people don't have access to quality education opportunities. Helping single and working mothers gain education is one way to help prevent the cycle from repeating. One important program that is seeking to help women is the education Grants for Moms program. The program was touted by President Obama as a way to help mothers gain entrance into institutes of higher education. The program draws funds from the federal Pell Grant allotment and awards as much as $5,000 per person. The $5,000 can go toward paying for tuition and books or for childcare during class hours. In all the system aims to be open, effective and very beneficial. The areas of study which are acceptable is another area of openness. Practically any majors and careers are suitable. There are many careers in medicine, law and education that begin with proper education in college study. Achievement starts by being knowledgeable and prepared. 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. There are many online resources that can help with career research. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a valuable tool for looking into various job aspects. In the OOH you can find general industry knowledge of a career as well as some specific practices and information. Based on a ten year period, this guide also makes projections about how each sector and specific careers will develop. CareerOneStop is another federal resource. There are many sites out there, but it's entirely possible to find good resources about career development. There is plenty of information available on the web, but often the similarities can help you focus your interests. A down economy doesn't mean that education should move down as a priority. For those who are able, now is a perfect time to gain knowledge that will be beneficial to job development. As long as women bare the brunt of tough financial times it's important to provide resources to help them cope. The education grants for moms do just that.
