subject: Helping Moms Go Back To School: Obama Scholarships [print this page] It's never a bad time to invest in education and your future. Moms of all types are one group who can take advantage of this opportunity. The job sectors that are expected to rise will have many positions available that qualified workers can fill.
Technology will continue to be a vital industry. For work and play most people use several forms of sophisticated technology. There are scores of people who work daily to research, develop, install and troubleshoot these technological tools. Several projections rank computer software engineering as one of the professions that is expected to rise greatly in the next five years. 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. In healthcare there is plenty of variety and opportunity. Occupational and physical therapists are important as well as their assistants. Mental health counselors are also expected to be in increased demand. Many healthcare jobs require advanced education, but there are many opportunities available for careers that don't.
Although the job outlook appears dark now, there is still reason to be optimistic. 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. 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 Obama administration intends to make going to school more appealing and easier to accomplish with the $5,000 scholarship. It's an important step in helping moms earn the degrees they need.
Women have plenty of responsibility for caring for children and families, and hopefully the grants for moms can take some of the burden off trying to get an education. Big universities as well as 2-year junior colleges can provide plenty of opportunity for education and career advancement. 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.
