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Physical therapists to remain in high demand

April 26, 2012

Many moms who chose to begin families rather than finish their college careers become interested in going back to school once their kids are a little older. Now that grants for parents and scholarships for mothers are becoming easier to find, more adults are finding the opportunity to obtain a degree while keeping up with their familial obligations.
When planning to go back to school, it's important to hone in on a field that not only interests you, but increases your chances of finding a job after graduation.…

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Contest offers winners free tuition

April 25, 2012

A New York college recently held a contest with a valuable prize. Clarkson University's Young Entrepreneurs and Innovators Competition invited individuals to present a business idea to a panel of experts in exchange for college tuition to the university - a prize worth more than $37,000 per year, according to CNN.
In exchange, the school will purchase a 10 percent stake in each of the winning firms.…

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Pursuing a career in the home health aide sector

April 20, 2012

It can be difficult to attend a postsecondary institution while you are busy taking care of your family and providing for your household. However, earning a degree can increase your chances of landing a job that offers you a steady salary.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that in 2011, individuals with a bachelor's degree took home an average of $1,053 per week.…

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Personal care aide field continues to show promising growth

April 18, 2012

Many moms know how difficult it can be to provide for their household when they don't have the educational experience to pursue a profitable career. As time goes on, it's becoming more important to have a college degree in order to earn a high-salary job.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2011, individuals with a bachelor's degree made an average of $1,053 per week compared to the $719 that people earned when they only had some postsecondary schooling.…

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Best companies for hourly workers

April 17, 2012

A recent report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) revealed that recent college graduates who are paid on an hourly basis are making less money than they have in the past.
According to EPI data, men accepting entry-level positions after college made an hourly salary of $21.68 in 2011, a decrease of more than 5 percent since 2007. Female grads made even less - the average starting salary for women entering the workforce after college in 2011 was $18.80 per hour.…

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Want to be a ‘Mompreneur’?

April 16, 2012

Entrepreneur magazine defines a mompreneur as "a female business owner who is actively balancing the role of mom and the role of entrepreneur."
It's certainly not easy. Just ask any mom and/or small business owner and you'll learn just how difficult each of these jobs is on its own, let alone combined with the other!
According to the Miami Herald, many moms who start businesses from home can arrange their schedule to better allow them to balance work and family obligations.…

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Class of 2012 salaries increase

April 11, 2012

A new report released by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has found that graduates of the Class of 2012 can expect to see slightly higher starting salaries than the Class of 2011.
NACE's April 2012 Salary Survey Report revealed that the median salary for new bachelor's degree grads is up 4.5 percent to $42,569. The median salary for the Class of 2011 was $40,735.…

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Hiring projections increase

April 11, 2012

There's good news for mothers and anyone else who is graduating from college this semester. A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reveals that employers expect to hire 10.2 percent more new college graduates from the college Class of 2012 than they did from the Class of 2011.
When employers were originally asked about their hiring plans for the Class of 2012 in September, the projected increase was lower at 9.5 percent over last year.…

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The best cities for recent college grads

April 10, 2012

Getting a college degree can help increase your job marketability and boost your earning potential.
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that individuals whose highest level of education is high school made an average of $31,000 per year in 2010. For those with a bachelor's degree, the average was $58,000.
In addition, recent data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that the unemployment rate for bachelor's degree holders is lower than it is for those who only have a high school diploma.…

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Law schools most likely to land you in debt

April 4, 2012

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the competition for finding a job as a lawyer is expected to be strong because there are more students graduating from law school than there are jobs available.
Many choose to pursue a law degree, which requires three years of professional school after earning a bachelor's degree, because of the high salaries associated with the profession.…

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