Originally written for Mahogany Momma Magazine
If you are interested in finishing High School or getting your GED you can find programs that offer free training courses to pass your High School Equivalency Exam. Go to your local Community College and find out if they provide such services to the general public, many of them do.
If you are interested in going to college, but you’re worried about the cost of childcare or tuition, know that college is very much a realistic option for single moms. For example, right now eLearners is giving away $4,000 scholarships every month that you can use towards your college education.Click here to review these college scholarships currently available to single parents and working mothers.
Another good place to start your research on the college application process is Katherine Arnoldi's Online Guide To College for Single Mothers (katherinearnoldi.com/CollegeAdviceforMothers.html). According to Katherine, large states schools tend to offer the best services for single mothers and parenting students; services like subsidized day care programs. She also points out for those moms going to college on TANF, many states let you count class time and work study jobs as the workfare requirements.
Getting your Degree Online
If you have concerns about childcare or transportation costs, consider getting your degree online. The obvious benefit to online classes is being able to stay at home with your child. However, keep in mind that independent study might not be for you if you are easily distracted, if you have difficulty motivating yourself to do work, focusing, procrastinating, or completing tasks. If you can seriously commit to an online program, then this just might be the solution for you.
Click this link to review online degree programs and scholarships available to mothers and single parents.
If you do find a school with the courses you are looking for, be sure to thoroughly research it so you are confident that it is an accredited institution. It also helps to search for online feedback or reviews from faculty, students, and college guides.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR LaShanda Henry is a full time work at home mom who enjoys teaching other women entrepreneurs how to work the web! She is the creator of Sistasense.com and WorkandWebWomen.com online resource guides for beginner entrepreneurs.
A Quick Guide for Stay at Home Moms and Work at Home Moms by LaShanda Henry
If you want to find a legitimate work at home job you can do it the ‘fake easy way’ or the ‘real easy way’. The ‘fake easy way’ is simply going to the nearest search engine and typing in ‘work at home jobs’. In seconds you’ll get an eyeful of ‘supposed’ opportunities, but most of them are scams that you should avoid. The ‘real easy way’ to finding work at home jobs is to go through credible companies and directories that are created solely to connect real business owners with real people looking for part-time and home-based employment.
Companies that Specialize in Work at Home Job Opportunities
- HireMyMom.com Outsourcing Freelance Work to Mom Professionals
- OfficeTeam.com: Temporary Staffing Agency
- SnagAJob.com: Full time and Part Time Job Search
- Elance: Freelance Work for Professionals, Industry Experts, and Consultants
- Needle Stack Jobs: Find a Flexible Work Schedule and Professional Jobs
- ODesk: Outsource to Professional Freelances, Web Designers, Programmers, and IT Companies
According to the Article ‘How to Make Money Online’ found in Women’s Day Magazine, many companies, such as J. Crew, Express Jet, 1-800-flowers, and even the IRS, outsource customer service operations to third-party companies who then hire home-based workers or "agents" to take calls and orders. Consider becoming a Customer Representative if you’d like to work at home. The average hourly rate is between $9 and in some cases $20 an hour.
Companies that hire Virtual Call Agents
Websites that Specialize in Freelance Writing Opportunities
If you are a writer, you can earn a work at home income by writing articles for various online publications.
Websites that Specialize in Home-Based Businesses and Jobs for Work at Home Moms
- Home Based Working Moms
- Momtrepreneurs.com
- Bizy Moms
- Sparkplugging Working at Home Resources (Formally eMoms at Home)
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
LaShanda Henry is a full time work at home mom who enjoys teaching other women entrepreneurs how to work the web! She is the creator of Sistasense.com and WorkandWebWomen.com online resource guides for beginner entrepreneurs.
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