Ten Great Careers For Single Parents

The challenges of raising a child by yourself,Approximate starting wage: $27,190 annually.
whether you're a mother or father, can be veryMedical Assistant -1 & 2 year programs.
difficult. Add the burden of having to be out ofApproximate starting wage: $17,640 annually.
the home for 40+ hours per week to work andMedical Coding - 2 year program. Approximate
raising a child at the same time can be nearlystarting wage: $16,460 annually.
impossible. This article describes ten careers youCreative careers
can train for that will give you the money toThese creative careers are also in great demand.
support your child and the time to be there forEmployers typically offer standard hours, but
them.many people employed in these fields are able to
These careers all take less than two years towork from home. Others open their own
complete training for, some take only six months.businesses and can work later at night or
They all offer flexible work schedules with aboveotherwise exercise more control on when they
average pay. Best of all, with a certificate orwork.
associates degree, it will be easy to find a job.Graphic Designer - 2 & 4 year programs.
Healthcare careersApproximate starting wage: $21,860 annually.
Jobs in healthcare are in great demand right now.Desktop Publisher - 1, 2 & 4 year programs.
The largest generation in the American populationApproximate starting wage: $18,670 annually.
is aging and retiring from the workforce.Web Designer - 1, 2 & 4 year programs.
Increased life spans are placing a huge burden onApproximate starting wage: $33,970 annually.
the healthcare industry. While hospitals and theirHelp Desk Analyst - 1, 2 & 4 year programs.
24 hour operation offer the most employmentApproximate starting wage: $23,060 annually.
flexibility, there are health care positions that don'tBonus Career
take place in a hospital. Home care positions alsoIf you like working with technology and don't
offer scheduling flexibility.want to sit behind a desk all day, you'll be
Nursing - 1, 2 & 4 year programs.surprised how lucrative this career can be.
Approximate starting wage: $33,970 annually.Machinist - 10 -14 month programs. Approximate
Dental Hygiene - 1 & 2 year programs.starting wage: $9.57 hourly. (This wage is
Approximate starting wage: $17.37 hourly.deceptively low. New machinists are making much
X-ray technician - 1, 2 & 4 year programs.more due to a sudden upturn in demand.