Working with children can be a joyful, rewarding career, but it’s not enough to just like the company of kids or relate well to them. To have a successful childcare career, it’s important to have the credentials to back up your natural skills and talent. Penn Foster offers two different paths to get you on track to work with children.

At Penn Foster, our mission is to enhance the lives of our students. But that often goes both ways! Our students motivate and inspire us and make our jobs feel worthwhile. Ensuring our students succeed is at the core of what we do, and it’s a job worth doing. Here’s why Anne loves what she does.

Furthering your education can be an investment that pays off! Besides having a diploma or degree that can boost your resume and help you prepare to qualify for more jobs, there are many training programs that you can pay off quickly – with what you earn from one or two projects after graduation! If you’re looking for a program that you can pay off quickly, while helping you prepare to see a return on your investment, check out these affordable, flexible online classes.

A veterinary technician student and BluePearl Pet Hospital employee, Erica Torres was promoted to supervisor at the pet hospital. With over 10 years of experience in the veterinary field, Erica is putting into practice what she learns in her online program and stresses the importance of becoming licensed.

A lot has changed during the pandemic. One bright spot is that pet adoptions have increased as more people spend time at home. This has meant more new patients at veterinary clinics across the country and an increased demand for skilled veterinary technicians and technologists. If you love the idea of working with animals, taking the next steps toward becoming a veterinary technician could be the right career move for you. And, if you’re already in the field, it’s a perfect time to boost your credentials and prepare to take the steps to advance in your career. But what, exactly, can you do with a Veterinary Technology Bachelors of Applied Science Degree? Here’s what you should know about working in the veterinary industry and how to get started.

Carly Okoth knew a career diploma would give her a leg up in the wedding planning industry. Since graduating from Penn Foster, she’s been growing her business and using the skills she learned in her online course to help make a name for herself.

If you’re interested in a career in the engineering field, you can dive in and develop your engineering skills and knowledge with an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology. This educational pathway is the first step for someone hoping to graduate and pursue a career in production, design, manufacturing or operations.

If you want to become a professional interior designer, you may have questions about what steps you need to take in order to get started. For one, diving into the professional creative industry can pose various questions about your education requirements, so your first step should be to find the right training to meet your personal and professional career goals.

Before enrolling with Penn Foster, Silvia Moreno was a receptionist in an optometrist office. Wanting to learn more and succeed in the healthcare field, Silvia enrolled in our Medical Billing and Coding program. Learn how earning a diploma helped launch her career.

If you’re interested in a career helping others, but aren’t necessarily interested in direct patient contact, an administrative role in healthcare could be the right fit for you. Working in healthcare management, you can play a vital part in ensuring things run smoothly for both patients and doctors. Here's what you should know about the job and what you need to work in the field.