subject: Obama Grants For Moms Pave The Way [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. Several career areas will experience significant growth, and there will be a need to fill many positions.
Technology will continue to be a vital industry. Digital and wireless capabilities continue to advance, and new technology is being developed constantly. It takes many people to develop these products as well as to help people use them. In the next five years, the field of computer software engineering is expected to grow significantly. Analysts for network systems and data communications are also expected to be important careers.
Healthcare is another field where there will be significant need for many years. In healthcare there is plenty of variety and opportunity. Athletic trainers, physical therapists and occupational therapists provide vital support for patients and will be very much needed. Counseling is another career area that usually requires a specialized degree and could be in demand. Many occupations in health and medicine require an advanced degree, but there are also many jobs that require specialized coursework or training instead.
Although the job outlook appears dark now, there is still reason to be optimistic. Computer analysts as well as research and market analysts will no doubt be sought after by businesses. There is at least one similarity among all this professions: education. There are many programs available for people willing to learn, especially for moms. The education Grants for Moms program endorsed by President Obama is meant to help mothers of all kinds. The government hopes to entice more moms to go back to school with the incentive of earning a $5,000 award. It's an important step in helping moms earn the degrees they need.
Moms have a lot of responsibility for their children and families, and the Obama education grants are an effort to give something back to them. 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.
