Can she go back to school and get a degree that's not useless? Grad school maybe?
Not trying to be sarcastic or an ass, but as an employer it's a tough sell unless in a field where specific degree doesn't matter.
I know that waitstaff can make good money out here since min wage has made total bills higher, and thus calculated tips are actually substantial (and suggested tips now start at 18% for some unknown reason). A lot of waitstaff at nice restaurants here in SF can make more than I made out of school with 8 years of stem education with doctor next to my name.