subject: Giving A Helping Hand To Mothers: Education Grants [print this page] The job market and economy are sharply down, but the number of people going to school is strong. 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.
Technology will continue to be a vital industry. 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. In the next five years, the field of computer software engineering is expected to grow significantly. Analysts for network systems and data communications are also expected to be important careers.
Another career area that is sure to grow is healthcare. If being a doctor or nurse doesnt appeal to you, there are many other medical fields to consider. Physical therapists and their assistants will be in high demand as well as occupational therapists and athletic trainers. Counseling is another career area that usually requires a specialized degree and could be in demand. There are several other fields besides counseling that don't necessarily require a medical degree to practice.
There are some indicators that the economy and job market could see significant growth in the next five years. Financial planners and advisors, computer analysts and a number of other professions are important now and will continue to be so in the future. There is at least one similarity among all this professions: education. Moms are often hardest hit by a poor economy. Luckily there are programs targeted specifically toward them. 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. 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. 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.
