College Degrees for Stay-at-Home Mothers

by Eudora Stridewell on July 1, 2009

In the past, stay-at-home mom we left to care of her children, clean the house, cook dinner, and when needed take her children to soccer gamese, and so forth.  However, the days of the stay-at-home mom are changing, and besides all the work she has to do to take care of her family, she is now taking care of herself and earning a university degree online.

 

According to a survey conducted by American Intercontinental University, 75% of stay-at-home [[moms]|mothers] are looking to get educated or an advanced degree because they want to have larger financial contributions to the household, and to reignite their passion.Since they are indoors to take care of the household, these mothers often feel like their minds and talents are being under utilized.

 

For stay-at-home moms who want to get into college, online degrees especially for them are available.  Because distance learning is available from many traditional and non-traditional colleges and universities currently, knowing that stay-at-home moms offer another chance for the expansion for the campus student population makes marketing and designing online programs especially for them much easier.Some of these online programs tap into those skills that stay at home mothers already know how to use but to sharpening them up a bit while learning about a new career or moving up in a previous one.

 

In fact, employees notice when they hear about such moms who are looking to go back to work or at least want to work from home after earning their distance degree is that they are talented with balancing their home life with school life is that they hone skills at home that are also valued in the work place such as: organization, responsibility, and attention to detail. 

 

If she is lacking funds to pay for college, the stay-at-home mom can look for various scholarships and grants that are available online from private organizations, corporations, civic clubs, federal and state government, as well as college distance student financial aid so she could get the funding she needs to earn a degree. 

 

So what kinds of degrees can a stay-at home mom earn?  Basically, she can earn any kind of degree or certification that she wants to from business to the social sciences.  One example and becoming more popular of these online programs is an education degree as well as a teacher’s license (depending on the state) in order to obtain an education or teaching job.If they earn an education degree with proper certification, they can become a teacher’s aide, childcare worker, elementary, middle, or high school teacher, guidance counselor, and education administrator.But why stop with a bachelors?Some mothers who may already have a bachelor degree will go on to earn a Master’s or Doctorate in their chosen field and even advance more quickly with a degree or even change career paths.

 

As far as the top online universities to consider 3 that the stay at home mom can request free information from before enrolling include: Kaplan University, University of Phoenix, and GCU.

 

An online degree opens the door for many opportunities that a stay-at-home mom never dreamed of, and when the time is right to go back into the workforce at least they know that they have the right skills and credentials to get the job.

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Top Jobs for 2009

by Eudora Stridewell on June 30, 2009

Call me an optimist, but I’ve been reading quite a bit lately about the economy. It appears that things are starting to pick up and that the job market is finally starting to turn around. This is great news for all of us, but especially those of you who are searching for a new job this year! Here is a brief list of industries that are expected to supply a great deal of jobs for 2009 and beyond.

2009 Jobs in Computers and Engineering

Projected to increase by 20% over the next decade, you can’t go wrong by getting skills in the computer and engineering fields. As these organizations expand they are going to need to employ administrative, accounting and sales people to support the techies. IBM is currently hiring, and plans to create at least 1300 jobs by 2010.

2009 Jobs in Government

Always a steady field of work. Keep abreast of new local government job postings as you often need to apply quickly due to short application windows. Make sure you follow the job application guidelines so you are considered.

2009 Green Jobs in Renewable Energy & Environmental

Many initiatives are underway to save our great earth. Think green - solar power, electric vehicles, recycling - everything sustainable. Companies in this industry are headed for remarkable growth. Some of the top green companies to check out include Ausra, SolFocus, Southwest Wind Power, First Solar and Cool Earth Solar.

2009 Jobs in Healthcare

The healthcare field is constantly in need of great people. It also resides close to the top of every list for jobs over the next decade. Just like the high tech industry remember you don’t necessarily have to be a healthcare professional as these employers hire many different types of people. Some healtcare companies that are hiring in 2009 include Gentiva Health Services, Sutter Health, Tenet Healtcare Corp., Kaiser Permanente and United Health Group.

2009 Jobs in Construction

Construction is one of the first sectors to experience a flurry of hiring following a recession. Many of the stimulus package inclusions are targeted to the construction industry as well. The Associated General Contractors of America estimates the package will fund 650,000 new construction jobs, and an additional 300,000 jobs in materials and equipment supply. Check out the AGS stimulus website to find out where the job opportunities are.

Keep your head up and dig. The jobs are out there! You just have to dig! Make sure to incorporate online job search sites into your job hunting strategy and set up email alerts to stay abreast of new job postings in your career field.

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