Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

A college education is important now more than ever. According to the U.S. Department of Education, "In the coming decade, individuals with professional certificates and postsecondary education degrees at the associate, bachelor's and graduate levels are projected to continue to experience higher levels of employment and wage growth than those without."
But what type of jobs are most in-demand now? A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) finds that individuals with business, engineering and computer sciences degrees are being sought out by many employers.…

As a working adult, you've gone through the ringer to earn your degree and break into a chosen field, but sometimes even the career you've worked so hard to achieve may seem stale after a few years. If you're in the need of a change and have no idea where to start, there are a number of services that a career counselor can help you with to point you in the right direction.…

If you're a mother who is working multiple jobs to make ends meet, you're probably thinking that there has to be another way to reach your bottom line. If you put your career aspirations on the shelf when you had children, now that they're a bit older, it's the ideal time to get back in the classroom.
Higher education is an investment in your future and your family's lives, but the process leading up to when you set foot on campus is an arduous one.…

Mothers who are heading to college to pursue a better life for their families have a lot to consider when choosing a potential career. There are so many factors that can influence their decision, so it's best to sit down with a career counselor to find out exactly what their working life will look like.
First and foremost, you need to ask yourself if you want to be placed into a stressful, intense environment.…

If you're a mother who's been mulling over the idea of heading to college to earn your degree, you may think that this could put a significant strain on your relationship with your children. It's true that you will have a lot more on your plate, but the flexibility of a college schedule will allow you to get your work done and fulfill your obligations to your children.…

Choosing a career can be a lasting decision that can affect the rest of your life, so it's vital that you are 100 percent certain about your chosen field. If you've been mulling over the prospect of going to college to earn a degree, it's advantageous to know what your major will be before you set foot on campus.
Entering college undecided is not the ideal option, but it can certainly work to narrow down your choices.…

Mothers and even single parents may think that college is out of their reach when they examine the financial and time-consuming aspects of higher education. In reality, the time and money that these parents invest in their education could payoff by helping them find a steady job and improving their long-term earning potential.
If you've been mulling over the decision to head to college, it's never too late to start a degree program and pursue the career of your dreams.…

Colleges around the country have been responding to the growing number of adults who would like to further their education or get into the college classroom for the first time. According to The Morning Call, colleges in Pennsylvania such as Penn State University, Cedar Crest and DeSales University have expanded their options to meet the needs of working adults.
These colleges have expanded their online offerings, and have begun to create night and weekend classes for working adults.…

It's no secret that the American job market is extremely tough right now, even entry-level jobs have become extremely competitive. If you've been looking for a job for months and can't seem to get your foot in the door, perhaps now is the perfect time to make an investment in education to land an interview at your dream job.
At first glance, college may seem like a huge expense, but there's a wide variety of funding options that can help you get into the degree program of your choice.…

Mothers who have a significant interest in all things electronic and have a certain knack of knowing what to do around a computer could be the ideal candidates for an information technology degree. Now is the ideal time to get back in the classroom to pursue a field that will lead to a fulfilling career.
Information technology is one of the largest-growing fields in the country.…