WSJ: Business Schools Target At-Home Moms

Professor Constance Helfat via Wall Street Journal about the Tuck's initiative -- "Back in Business: Invest in Your Return" executive-education course, which is "geared toward women who have put their careers on hold to raise families and are ready to return to the professional world." Co-sponsored by City Group, the 11-day Tuck program will cost $6,000, including meals and lodging. Classes will start in October and "will walk students through recent changes in various fields", including subjects such as finance and accounting.

The Dartmouth program also offers resume-writing workshops, job-interview
coaching and networking opportunities. Representatives from Citigroup and other companies will be speaking and mentoring with classes. "We certainly can't guarantee jobs," says Ms. Helfat, "but we would like to provide a way to help the participants re-enter."

Source: Wall Street Journal by Anne Marie Chaker May 10, 2006