subject: Moms: Want To Go To School? Here's How To Pay For It [print this page] Many people are taking advantage of the poor economic environment by enrolling in schools to improve their job prospects. This is especially true for working, single and stay at home moms. Several career areas will experience significant growth, and there will be a need to fill many positions.
Jobs in many technology-related areas will be in high demand for years. 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. 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 and administrators for IT are just a couple of the areas that are expected to grow.
Healthcare is another field where there will be significant need for many years. There are plenty of important careers besides being a doctor or nurse. Occupational and physical therapists are important as well as their assistants. Some analysts also think behavioral disorder counselors will be highly sought. Many healthcare jobs require advanced education, but there are many opportunities available for careers that don't.
Job growth and opportunity is lagging now, but expectations for the future are high. 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. If you're a mom reading this, the chance hasn't passed you by to get the proper education for one of these careers. Moms of all kinds can benefit from the Scholarships for Moms program started by President Obama. The program is intended to make it easier for moms to obtain the $5,000 education award. Now moms who want to advance their education can afford to get the degrees they want and 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. There interesting majors and topics of study at quality schools around the country. For moms out there who are searching, there are many good opportunities for you.
