2010 News Clippings
Scholarships for single moms make second chance easier
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
My friend Mae is 29 and just entered college for the first time. "The hardest decision though is coming up with the money to pay for it," Mae told me. "Where do I find it? Are there any scholarships for single moms like me?"
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At-home moms have plenty to offer in working world
Sunday, September 26, 2010
A day in the life of a mom calls upon an impressive, diverse skill set. In fact, Project Working Mom cites research, problem solving, time management, organization, communication, collaboration, teaching and supervising, as key strengths of at-home moms.
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Scholarship will help Stafford mom get degree
Sunday, September 26, 2010
She eventually took some businesses classes, paid for by her employer. But the Stafford County mother wasn't able to pursue the higher education she has wanted for her children, until an online opportunity came along.
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Fulton mom awarded scholarship
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Contest makes dream possible. Tosha Jones remembers wanting to attend college when she was 7 years old. Then she turned 8, and her childhood took a nosedive...
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Project Working Mom offers full-tuition scholarships
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Four local parents are getting full scholarships to go back to school online, and more scholarships are still available if you want to go back, too.
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Back to School (for Moms too!)
August 2010
"Trisele’s infectious energy pours out as she tells me how she won a scholarship from Project Working Mom..."
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Tyra launches scholarship contest for working moms, dads to go to college online for free
Wednesday, June 24, 2010
...A new college scholarship program for working moms and dads to try their hand at winning a full-time scholarship to go to college for free.
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Osceola mother wins scholarship after winning national contest
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
A mother of two wanting to return to school found a blessing in browsing the Internet for scholarships.
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Amazing Mom: Stephanie Clark
Saturday, May 9, 2010
Amazing Mom: Stephanie Clark, founder of My Daughter's Keeper, which offers counseling, mentoring, workshops and retreats to help moms and daughters develop stronger bonds.
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Area mom wins scholarship on set of 'The Tyra Show'
Saturday, May 8, 2010
A recent week in the life of Richlands resident and military mom Jamie Harrington began with a Google search and ended on the set of Tyra Banks’ talk show.
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Project Working Moms offers scholarships helping moms further their education
Monday, April 29, 2010
Finding the type of job that pays enough to raise a family is not easy for those lacking a college degree. Trying to raise a family and go back to school, is not always feasible. The costs are high, the money gets tight, and mom would need a lot more hands.
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How 1 Arizona mom is earning a college degree — for FREE
Friday, March 19, 2010
Hundreds of moms and dads across the country are earning college degrees — for free.
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Moms back at school turn into lifelong learners
Monday, March 12, 2010
Mothers who decide to go back to school are often motivated by a desire to advance their careers or be a good role model for their children, but the experience gives them self-confidence and turns them into lifelong learners, a new study says.
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Kepcher: Online degree easier for working parents
Monday, March 1, 2010
For working adults, juggling the demands of college is considerably tougher. It can be so tough for working parents that many find they can't pull it off... To help at least some people make additional education a reality, an initiative called Project Working Mom will provide full scholarships for working parents — both moms and dads.
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Online Education Scholarships Help Parents Return to School
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
For many parents who split their time between 40-hour workweeks and taking care of their kids, the idea of continuing their education seems almost impossible. An online learning site called eLearners.com has helped parents overcome the three main barriers to returning to school: time, money, and lack of confidence, says Helen MacDermott, content director for eLearners.com.
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Working parents: Win free tuition for a higher education degree
Friday, January 28, 2010
Good news for parents itching to go back to school but lacking the time or money. Project Working Mom 2010 will award up to 285 full-tuition scholarships totaling about $5 million to parents (dads included!) interested in attending an accredited online educational institution.
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Project Working Mom 2010 launches, offering parents nearly $5 million in tuition-free online scholarships
Friday, January 22, 2010
Based in Hoboken, eLearners.com, a web resource of EducationDynamics, which connects prospective students with online classes, on Jan. 13 announced the launch of "Project Working Mom 2010" Project Working Mom
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Project Working Mom 2010 Offers Millions in Scholarships for Online Degrees
Friday, January 22, 2010
Working parents may be able to head back to college to earn their degrees with full scholarships under a new project launched by eLearners.com, a site that provides information about online degrees and colleges.
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School briefs for Jan. 20
Friday, January 20, 2010
eLearners.com, a Web resource of EducationDynamics, which connects prospective students with online classes, has launched "Project Working Mom 2010." The program will award up to 285 full-tuition scholarships, totaling nearly $5 million to participating accredited online institutions.
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Project Working Mom 2010 Lets Mom Go to School, Too
Friday, January 15, 2010
eLearners.com will award 285 full-tuition scholarships to online universities to give working moms a leg up.
Working moms don't get to take much time for themselves, which can hold them back from bettering their families' fortunes... Project Working Mom 2010 has an answer: online classes and a little financial help.
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Quote from: Project Working Mom 2010 Launches, Offering Parents Nearly $5 Million in Tuition-Free Scholarships
January 2010
"They recognize that education is a powerful force not only for their lives but also as they serve as a role model for their children." SOURCE: PR Newswire
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