subject: Moms: Don't Put Your Education Off [print this page] It still remains true that learning and gaining knowledge are important to high achievement. Unfortunately many people don't have access to quality education opportunities. Helping single and working mothers gain education is one way to help prevent the cycle from repeating.
The Grants for Mothers program is one that aims to highlight the benefits and opportunity for education. Advanced education is important in today's society, and this worthwhile program aims to help both working and stay-at-home moms reach their goals. Administrators of the program can award as much as $5,000 of the need-based Pell Grant to a worthy mom. The great thing about the award is that it can be spent for school expenses as well as indirect school expenses. Hopefully this lack of undue restrictions helps moms realize the opportunities available to them.
The list of acceptable fields of study is one area of great variety. There are almost no limits on the areas of study that can be taken up. Whether it's a focus on industry or art, there are many study programs that can provide the education for a steady career. As long as youre open to the job possibilities then you can have success in the working world. Education is a path that can lead to unexpected places, so it's important to be organized and open-minded.
Internet resources are very beneficial to career development. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is one trusted resource. Produced by the Department of Labor, the OOH is valuable resource to research many areas of employment. These industry projections are done on a 10-year scale. Another resource by the Department of Labor is CareerOneStop, and like the OOH it can also provide assumptions about job growth. There are many sites out there, but it's entirely possible to find good resources about career development. Oftentimes there are patterns in the information that is available that can provide hints about what career choices are most viable.
A slow economy shouldnt slow down the pursuit of education. Preparing during slow times is an important way to ensure that needs are met when thing pick up. The Scholarships for Moms program can help ensure that mothers are in a better position financially in the coming years.
