People care what you wear, no matter where you are. With only about 7 seconds to make a first impression, the way you present yourself is the easiest way for others to have some idea of who you are. Paying attention to the little details of what you wear to work can make a huge difference in terms of how others think about you. Here are three reasons why you should care what you wear, too.

Tax season can be a stressful time for anyone.There’s a lot to think about, from ensuring you file on time to making sure you included all the information you needed to. While you know about taxes in general, you may not be sure how the income tax process actually works. Here’s what you need to know and how you can use this year’s refund to invest in your future.

If you’re searching for a new career and enjoy being organized, working with numbers, and feeling needed by your team, becoming a Bookkeeper could be the career move for you. But what does a bookkeeper do, exactly? And why should you become one?

Making the choice to online high school your children can be difficult. You’re dedicated to their success, and keeping them in a traditional high school setting seems like a safe way to secure it. One mom, Rhonda H., thought so until her daughter — and Penn Foster — convinced her otherwise. Find out what changed her mind.

No one’s life path is the same. Your High School experience should be unique just like you! Learn more about HS pathways that can help you get excited about school and ready for your next step after graduation.

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list is a top priority. It’s also stressful! Before you find yourself running from store to store searching for the best last minute present, consider giving the gift of education. Here’s a few reasons why.

Our Student Ambassadors are leaders, motivators, and helpers! Ariel, an Ambassador since 2013 and President of the group shares some of her insight on gaining leadership skills, making a flexible education work for you, and how you can gain confident in your abilities.

Some people build a lifelong career as a pharmacy technician. Others use it as a stepping stone to prepare for a career as a licensed pharmacist. Either way, becoming a pharmacy technician can be the beginning of a great career. You’ll be able to feel good everyday knowing that you helped someone get the medications they need to live a healthy life.

Suddenly, this big exciting goal seems like a huge, scary challenge. How are you supposed to find time to study when you work all day and your kids have soccer practice after school? Not to mention you need to make dinner and pay the bills and... Take a deep breath. All you need to succeed is a study schedule that works for you. Making one isn’t hard. This post will show you how in six easy steps.

In any workplace, you’ll meet people you don’t always see eye to eye with. You’ll also meet people you mesh with immediately. Veterinary clinics are no different! For some expert advice on working with the different people you’ll interact with as a veterinary technician, we sat down with Megan, the Department Chair for Penn Foster’s Veterinary Academy! Check out her advice here.