subject: Grants for Moms: Prepare for Your Future Career [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. Moms of all types are one group who can take advantage of this opportunity. Earning a grant can lead to obtaining an important degree that can help land the perfect job for you. It should be no surprise that communications and technology are areas that are steadily rising in importance. You're reading this article on a computer, aren't you? Then you know that computers and other tech are crucial in our jobs and society. There are scores of people who work daily to research, develop, install and troubleshoot these technological tools. Various job market projections list computer software engineering as a hot job for the future. Analysts for network systems and data communications are also expected to be important careers. Another area where there is anticipated job growth is healthcare. The careers in healthcare are much more varied than the traditional jobs with which people are familiar. Athletic trainers, physical therapists and occupational therapists provide vital support for patients and will be very much needed. It may be an unexpected projection, but veterinary medicine may also be in high demand. There are several other fields besides counseling that don't necessarily require a medical degree to practice. Although the job outlook appears dark now, there is still reason to be optimistic. Financial planning will be an important area in many sectors which will provide jobs. There is at least one similarity among all this professions: education. If you're a mother, you may think your chance has passed but there are programs tailored just for you. The Scholarships for Moms agenda can be a major tool for mothers of all kinds. 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. Now moms who want to advance their education can afford to get the degrees they want and 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. There interesting majors and topics of study at quality schools around the country. 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.
