subject: Scholarships for Mothers Make Way for the Future [print this page] Many people are taking advantage of the poor economic environment by enrolling in schools to improve their job prospects. This is sage advice for mothers in particular. The job sectors that are expected to rise will have many positions available that qualified workers can fill. It should be no surprise that communications and technology are areas that are steadily rising in importance. Many of our everyday functions depend on smart, fast technology. It takes many people to develop these products as well as to help people use them. According to some estimates, there will be increased demand for computer software engineers. 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. Doctors and nurses are the typical professions that people think of, but there are many more available. Hospitals and clinics will be seeking therapists and assistants as well as athletic trainers. 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. Preparing for the future job market definitely takes some patience and optimism. A number of industries and service areas could see growth in the rebounding economy. Education is the key to getting a job in any of these areas. 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. 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 a worthy goal to make getting significant degrees and training easier for hardworking moms. The education grants for moms endorsed by President Obama are a small part of helping women take care of their families. Universities and junior colleges all around the country have worthy programs of study for all kinds of interests. If you're a mother who is thinking of going to school, you should look around to see what you can do.
