subject: Future Job Prospects: Healthcare, Technology and More [print this page] Future Job Prospects: Healthcare, Technology and More
The job market and economy are sharply down, but the number of people going to school is strong. It's especially important that mothers have the tools to be able to care for their families. It's important not to pass up educational opportunities like grants. They could be the first step to becoming part of a popular industry. Jobs in many technology-related areas will be in high demand for years. Many of our everyday functions depend on smart, fast technology. Technological systems are often complex which is why intelligent people are needed to help make them accessible to society. In the next five years, the field of computer software engineering is expected to grow significantly. Analysts for computers and communications systems will also be in demand. A second area where analysts believe jobs will open up is health and medicine. The careers in healthcare are much more varied than the traditional jobs with which people are familiar. Physical therapists and their assistants will be in high demand as well as occupational therapists and athletic trainers. Counseling is another career area that usually requires a specialized degree and could be in demand. There are many fields that don't require a medical degree but rather specialized training are specific coursework. Many trusted resources expect plenty of job opportunities in the future although there may be more months of few possibilities before then. Computer analysts as well as research and market analysts will no doubt be sought after by businesses. One common thread among all these jobs is that you need the proper education. Moms are often hardest hit by a poor economy. Luckily there are programs targeted specifically toward them. In 2009, President Obama introduced the Grants for Moms initiative. The $5,000 allotment can be a big help in paying for a number of school-related costs. 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. At the many colleges and universities throughout the nation the world of education is tremendous. If you're a mom and you're considering what you would like to do, do some research and find what is right for you.
