subject: Moms, Turn Your Interests Into A Career [print this page] It still remains true that learning and gaining knowledge are important to high achievement. There is a regrettable lack of educational resources within reach for many people. Mothers who are in need of education can make a difference in their lives and the lives of their children by seeking education.
Awarding school grants to eager mothers is one way to improve the landscape of educational opportunities. The program was touted by President Obama as a way to help mothers gain entrance into institutes of higher education. Administrators of the program can award as much as $5,000 of the need-based Pell Grant to a worthy mom. The great thing about the award is that it can be spent for school expenses as well as indirect school expenses. Hopefully this lack of undue restrictions helps moms realize the opportunities available to them.
The list of acceptable fields of study is one area of great variety. There are very few restrictions in place that would prohibit a mother from studying what interests her. There are many careers in medicine, law and education that begin with proper education in college study. As long as youre open to the job possibilities then you can have success in the working world. Since no one can predict the future, it's important to prime yourself now. That can begin by taking advantage of the Pell Grant award for moms.
The internet is a great tool for many things, including job research. One important research tool is the Occupational Outlook Handbook, or OOH. This guide by the US Department of Labor analyzes the current trends of employment in a number of sectors. The 10-year job projections can help analyze how specific jobs and an industry as a whole will perform in the upcoming years. To find information about required education or training, salary, job projections and more, CareerOneStop is another valuable publication. Professional networking sites can also give you access to important job information. Oftentimes there are patterns in the information that is available that can provide hints about what career choices are most viable.
Higher education is probably even more important in troubled economic times. When work production increases again, there will be a need for hard-working, knowledgeable people who can get the job done. Strong moms deserve chances to help strengthen their families, and education is a great start.
