Deborah Jones, Holland, OH mother, received a “draft working mom … and parents too! Travel a full scholarship to Ashworth College, accredited online. Jones, followed by a healthcare claims and billing program.
Norcross, Georgia – Ashworth College, announced today that Deborah Jones, a mother from Holland, OH is the recipient of a “Project Working Mom … and parents too! Paseo full scholarships. Jones, followed by a healthcare billing and claims of Ashworth College, an accredited program online. Ashworth College is one of five participants in the project working mom … and parents too! Schools to help parents return to college – education free – in these difficult economic times.
This last project of working mother, the third in a series, was more than double the number of applications in the first two rounds combined in 2008. This year, generated more than 315,000 applications, including some of the most gut wrenching, heart warming and inspiration in the testing process.
Holland mother, Jones is one of about 60 parents to receive the “Project Working Mom … and parents too! Scholarships; Ashworth College is awarding 20 scholarships.
Jones, mother of two children, said that if he was a successful high school (class salutatorian), their parents do not understand the value of college education. “The highest educational level attained by one of them was the sixth year,” says Jones. “I was not encouraged to pursue a college degree. Parents who have reached the sixth year, to obtain a high school diploma was the ultimate success. ”
“The first time she became pregnant, my husband and I decided to be a stay at home mother. Our priority is to raise our children, instilling the importance of higher education, and married to become adults. Two of our children have excelled in high school, and have since gained postgraduate and graduate degrees.
Jones, often returning to the same school but never felt it was time – the family comes first. “I finally returned to work at a local bank. However, given the current state of the economy, my work has been centralized, and now I am unemployed and my experience in banking is not commercial yet. My goal is make me more marketable to get education. ”
“The loss of revenue was to change my life for me and my husband. After our two funding for the education of children, we are not financially able to finance my studies. The scholarship will allow me to follow a path which was delayed in my life for nearly three decades. ”
“The partnership with the working draft … Mom and dad too! Was a fantastic opportunity for Ashworth College to help make a difference. Through education, we were able to help deserving, hard-working parents to improve their living conditions, “said Milton F. Miller, Ed.D. Ashworth and Vice President, Education.
“A university degree in May set an employee or business owner, with the exception of a professional entertainment knowledge to colleagues, customers and employees,” said Miller. “Education can take the skills – and revenue – to the next level.”
Each of the “Project Working Mom … and parents too! Fellows receive a scholarship to complete a curriculum of online courses for free. The response to this opportunity to fellowship and stories of sacrifice and determination of the candidates were a stark reminder of the struggle parents face in balancing life, work and school and how online education can help people achieve their goals.
“Returning to school is not easy, but without the right degree could take more than one job or promotion,” said Helen MacDermott, director of content for “Project Working Mom … and parents “Who will Mom to school online. “This campaign was designed to remove barriers so people can go to school in their own time and pace and not the costs of care. We have helped make dreams come true and has been an honor to be part of this campaign.
eLearners.com, an online educational resource that connects students with learning providers online, has created the first “Project Working Mom in January 2008. The campaign has received over 50,000 applications and awarded 40 scholarships. The campaign was swiftly followed by ‘Working Mom 2 “, which received over 72,000 applicants for over 50 years and awarded scholarships. All campaigns distributed a combined market value estimated by more than 6 million in scholarships throughout the tour.
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About Ashworth College
Ashworth College, a world leader in distance education, offers more than 100 students from the career-oriented high school, a school, associates, holds a bachelor’s and master’s and diploma programs that are affordable and integrate into their other busy schedules.
Based in Norcross, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training (DETC) and Ashworth High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA) . For more information, visit AshworthCollege.edu.