subject: Education: Helping Moms Help Their Families [print this page] Many people are taking advantage of the poor economic environment by enrolling in schools to improve their job prospects. Moms of all types are one group who can take advantage of this opportunity. Some careers are rising fast, and getting a scholarship now can help get the education to meet those work needs. It should be no surprise that communications and technology are areas that are steadily rising in importance. So many of our daily tasks are made possible by digital, wireless and other technology. It takes many people to develop these products as well as to help people use them. According to some estimates, there will be increased demand for computer software engineers. 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. If being a doctor or nurse doesn't appeal to you, there are many other medical fields to consider. Hospitals and clinics will be seeking therapists and assistants as well as athletic trainers. 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. Computer analysts as well as research and market analysts will no doubt be sought after by businesses. 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. 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. Hopefully more mothers can earn the bachelor's, associate's and specialized degrees that are needed to fill important positions in the work force. 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. Universities and junior colleges all around the country have worthy programs of study for all kinds of interests. 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.
