subject: Moms: Value Education Especially in Down Times [print this page] Moms: Value Education Especially in Down Times
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. 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. This federal program was initiated in 2009 as a way to help moms of all types go to school. The money comes from the federal Pell Grant program, and the $5,000 award can be used at schools of all types. The $5,000 can go toward paying for tuition and books or for childcare during class hours. The goal is to make going to college or university much more accessible. The list of acceptable fields of study is one area of great variety. There are very few restrictions in place that would prohibit a mother from studying what interests her. Education and science are a couple of examples of common study areas that can begin a strong career path. Accomplishing personal work goals always begins with taking advantage of good opportunities. Education is a path that can lead to unexpected places, so it's important to be organized and open-minded. The internet is a great tool for many things, including job research. Here is one well-regarded place for broad research: 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. Future job predictions on a ten-year scale are the primary benefits of the OOH. Another resource by the Department of Labor is CareerOneStop, and like the OOH it can also provide assumptions about job growth. There are many other reputable websites that can provide good information. There is plenty of information available on the web, but often the similarities can help you focus your interests. It's important that educational opportunities don't suffer because of a recession. For those who are able, now is a perfect time to gain knowledge that will be beneficial to job development. Strong moms deserve chances to help strengthen their families, and education is a great start.
