subject: Mothers: Don't Let Education Pass You By [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. This is sage advice for mothers in particular. It's important not to pass up educational opportunities like grants. They could be the first step to becoming part of a popular industry. It should be no surprise that communications and technology are areas that are steadily rising in importance. Digital and wireless capabilities continue to advance, and new technology is being developed constantly. There are sizable teams that are needed to produce these tools as well as people to provide assistance in using them. Several projections rank computer software engineering as one of the professions that is expected to rise greatly in the next five years. There are plenty of strong job options related to the information technology sector. Health and medicine is another job area that is always in high demand. In healthcare there is plenty of variety and opportunity. Physical and occupational therapy are expected to see growth. Some analysts also think behavioral disorder counselors will be highly sought. Several professions, like some forms of counseling, require only specialized coursework rather than a medical degree. There are some indicators that the economy and job market could see significant growth in the next five years. 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. If you're a mother, you may think your chance has passed but there are programs tailored just for you. The recent Grants for Moms initiative was started by President Obama and his administration. 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. 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.
