Archive for May, 2009
Recession Inspiring More Mothers to Go Back to School
Posted by Chris in Going to College on May 31st, 2009
(ARA) – Earning a degree has long been a dream of many working mothers. While it might seem the recession would put that dream even further out of reach for most, many working and single mothers are actually drawing inspiration from the economy to pursue their dream of getting a higher education.
“We are seeing an [...]
Dreaming of a Career in Education? Federal Grants May Help
Posted by Chris in Funding Your Degree on May 30th, 2009
(ARA) – Do you picture yourself one day standing in front of 26 or more pairs of eyes, filling the brains of students of various ages with the information they will need to graduate from high school and go on to a fulfilling life? If molding young minds is your dream, you may be able [...]
More Americans Going Back to School to Reinvent Themselves
Posted by Chris in Going to College on May 29th, 2009
(ARA) – Many Americans are considering heading back to school and taking other steps to reinvent their professional lives given the state of the economy, according to a recent survey by Harris Interactive.
The survey, commissioned by the Career Colleges Association, reports that as a result of the recession, more than two of every three Americans [...]
Does a College Degree Really Matter?
Posted by Chris in Getting a Degree on May 28th, 2009
(ARA) – As the economy shrinks, Americans spend more and more time thinking about how to keep the job they have or how to find a new job after losing one. It’s no secret that employment is harder to find today than in the past. April 2009 findings from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau [...]