Magazine names ‘Most Powerful Moms’ of 2011
December 16, 2011
Whether you're working diligently at completing your college education or just starting the process of researching what's involved in getting a degree, you may have an idea of what you want to do upon graduating.
Gone are the days when mothers were really only teachers and nurses. Yes, these careers are great for moms because they often provide a flexible schedule that allows for adequate family time, emotional fulfillment and financial security. But the options for moms in the workforce are much more varied than they were a few decades ago.
Working Mother magazine recently illustrated just how diverse the careers many of today's moms hold with its "Most Powerful Moms of 2011" list.
The publication broke its list down into different categories, such as the Most Powerful Mom (MPM) in Washington (first lady Michelle Obama), MPM on TV (Today co-anchor Ann Curry), MPM in Non-Profits (Gates Foundation co-chair Melinda Gates), MPM in Sports (tennis player Kim Clijsters), MPM in Pop Culture (comedian, actress and author Tina Fey), MPM in Fashion (designer Vera Wang), MPM in Finance (SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro) and MPMs in Social Media (BlogHer founders Lisa Stone and Jory Des Jardins).
"Working Mother is committed to naming working mothers who have risen to the tops of their careers, act as role models and mentors, focus on issues that affect large numbers of people, stand for the advancement of women and promote work life balance," the magazine stated.
The list may serve as inspiration for moms working toward their own educational goals. After all, their hard work will lay the foundation for the career of their dreams!
Luckily, those who want to start or advance their careers by getting a college degree can get help offsetting the costs involved. Single mother scholarships, scholarships for mothers and grants for parents are widely available.
The investment in yourself is likely to be worth it financially as well.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2010 individuals with a bachelor's degree made an average of $1,038 per week, compared to $767 per week for those with an associate's degree, $712 per week for those with some college (but no degree) and $626 per week for those with a high school diploma.
Your hard work and dedication will also help teach your children about the importance of education and set a great example for them!
