More than 64,207 displaced homemakers are returning to school, entering job training programs, and getting jobs because special support programs were provided for them. Over half of the former homemakers received job training skills, many found jobs, and many got over fears of learning and experienced hands-on training. Vocational education has a major role in helping displaced homemakers learn job skills, job-search skills, and how to locate gainful employment. Transferring skills from housework to paid work is part of the program. Vocational training is available in hundreds of occupations from community and technical colleges and many private schools and training programs.
Some programs take a few weeks and others take as long as two years.
All lead to jobs with pay. For more information, contact your local community or technical college for the name of the women's program coordinator. In addition, the state Legislature has provided for displaced homemaker centers and programs through the Higher Education Coordinating Board.