subject: Education Grants: Giving A Helping Hand To Moms [print this page] There is no wrong time to prepare for your future. In fact now may be the perfect time to work on your education and other career goals. This is especially true for working, single and stay at home moms. The job sectors that are expected to rise will have many positions available that qualified workers can fill.
Jobs in many technology-related areas will be in high demand for years. Many of our everyday functions depend on smart, fast technology. There are sizable teams that are needed to produce these tools as well as people to provide assistance in using them. In the next five years, the field of computer software engineering is expected to grow significantly. There are plenty of strong job options related to the information technology sector.
Another area where there is anticipated job growth is healthcare. Doctors and nurses are the typical professions that people think of, but there are many more available. Physical and occupational therapy are expected to see growth. Addiction and behavioral counselors are also important careers. There are several other fields besides counseling that don't necessarily require a medical degree to practice.
There are some indicators that the economy and job market could see significant growth in the next five years. A number of industries and service areas could see growth in the rebounding economy. There is at least one similarity among all this professions: education. If you're a mom reading this, the chance hasn't passed you by to get the proper education for one of these careers. The recent Grants for Moms initiative was started by President Obama and his administration. By making it easier to get as much as $5,000 for their education, the administration is trying to encourage eager women to go back to school or even to go for the first time. It's an important step in helping moms earn the degrees they need.
The education grants for moms endorsed by President Obama are a small part of helping women take care of their families. Big universities as well as 2-year junior colleges can provide plenty of opportunity for education and career advancement. If youre a mother who is thinking of going to school, you should look around to see what you can do.
