subject: Moms: Educate Now For Success Later [print this page] Getting an education continues to be a huge key to being successful professionally and in life. There are many groups that are commonly disadvantaged when it comes to education, such as single mothers. Mothers who are in need of education can make a difference in their lives and the lives of their children by seeking 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 funds for the Obama grant program come from the federal Pell Grants. Five thousand dollars can be used by the recipient at most schools around the nation. The $5,000 can go toward paying for tuition and books or for childcare during class hours. Hopefully this lack of undue restrictions helps moms realize the opportunities available to them.
There are plenty of areas for women to focus their studies if they enroll in school. Courses of study are available in all areas, from English and literature to medicine and science. Education and science are a couple of examples of common study areas that can begin a strong career path. Sometimes unexpected doors are opened, but being prepared means that you'll be ready to step through them. The Pell Grant scholarships for moms provide a strong building block for future opportunity.
One way to enhance your preparedness is to do online career research. One important research tool is the Occupational Outlook Handbook, or OOH. In the OOH you can find general industry knowledge of a career as well as some specific practices and information. 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. 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 Grants for Mothers initiative can help alleviate a little of the burden that's placed on moms.
