In addition to her job and raising 10 children at home, Ingrid will gladly add a college education to her responsibilities. I am not an extraordinary person, she responds, smiling confidently. I'm just doing extraordinary things. Better Opportunities will benefit area businesses and nonprofit organizations by providing them with better-qualified employees needed to compete successfully in today s global marketplace. Better Opportunities is designed primarily for women who provide their families sole financial support.
Education is an essential element of career advancement.
USA Today has donated computers for the first two student groups to use in their homes while taking UMUC online courses. Hundreds of UMUC employees also have pledged to donate a portion of their income over a five-year period to support the Better Opportunities program. It is important to remember that we face different aspects of the digital divide, calling for different solutions. Still, the goal should be the same, to ensure that all Americans have access to the promise of the future. Access to advanced technology will be a key dividing line in the future economy.