subject: Don't Put Your Education on the Back Burner [print this page] Don't Put Your Education on the Back Burner
If you want to achieve great things in business generally a good education is key. There is a regrettable lack of educational resources within reach for many people. It provides a strong foundation for future generations when their moms can expand their own knowledge. The Grants for Mothers program is one that aims to highlight the benefits and opportunity for education. Advanced education is important in today's society, and this worthwhile program aims to help both working and stay-at-home moms reach their goals. 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. The goal is to make going to college or university much more accessible. With this grant many women can find a way to study their interests in an academic setting. There are almost no limits on the areas of study that can be taken up. Business and industry are full of interesting careers, and they often begin with adequate higher education. As long as you're open to the job possibilities then you can have success in the working world. Moms and anyone looking forward to a successful future can only prepare themselves now. Even as you're sitting at home you can gain understanding of career prospects by doing web research. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is one trusted resource. In the OOH you can find general industry knowledge of a career as well as some specific practices and information. As its name implies, the handbook is primarily valued for its ability to analyze the outlook of a job sector ten years down the road. CareerOneStop is another resource by the Department of Labor, and it can provide information about necessary training, average salary and projected growth for different jobs. There are many other reputable websites that can provide good information. Doing various searches and visiting many sites can give a 'big picture' view of the areas of interest to you. Access to education shouldn't be stifled because of hard times. Education and training can prepare many for the work demands of the future. The Grants for Mothers initiative can help alleviate a little of the burden that's placed on moms.
