subject: Future Job Prospects [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. It's important not to pass up educational opportunities like grants. They could be the first step to becoming part of a popular industry. Technology will continue to be a vital industry. Digital and wireless capabilities continue to advance, and new technology is being developed constantly. It takes many people to develop these products as well as to help people use them. Several projections rank computer software engineering as one of the professions that is expected to rise greatly in the next five years. Analysts and administrators for IT are just a couple of the areas that are expected to grow. 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. Occupational and physical therapists are important as well as their assistants. 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. Many trusted resources expect plenty of job opportunities in the future although there may be more months of few possibilities before then. Financial planning will be an important area in many sectors which will provide jobs. All of the jobs in these growing areas will require the proper education. If you're a mom who wants to go to school, opportunity is definitely knocking. In 2009, President Obama introduced the Grants for Moms initiative. 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. Hopefully more mothers can earn the bachelor's, associate's and specialized degrees that are needed to fill important positions in the work force. The Obama scholarships for moms are giving many women the chance to educate themselves and to provide for their families. At the many colleges and universities throughout the nation the world of education is tremendous. 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.
