If you have a passion for helping animals and want a career that makes a difference, becoming a veterinary technician could be the perfect fit for you! Here, we’ll cover the ins and outs of the profession, how to get started as a vet tech, and even the differences between the distinct veterinary roles – as well as sharing some advice and wisdom from veterinary technician students, alumni, and instructors.

Whether you’re considering transferring from your current high school, you’re a parent who wants to enroll your child in an at-home education program, or you’re an adult who wants to finish their diploma, online high school can be a great, flexible solution. But is online school right for you? Here’s everything you need to know about what it’s like to be a Penn Foster High School student!

Whether you’re a new Penn Foster student or are just starting to explore online education options, you want to make sure you have all the information you need to be as successful as possible in your classes. While you can find a ton of helpful advice and knowledge in your Learner Center, through our Student Life Blog, or on our website, sometimes a video can be more helpful when you’re trying to absorb a bunch of new information.

We’ve got you covered! Through our regularly scheduled Facebook Live videos – we usually go live every couple of weeks – hosts Lauren and Jess discuss the questions that you may have about enrolling, tips for being a successful online student, and even interview your instructors about what you need to know when you’re pursuing a diploma or degree. Check out these five Facebook Live recordings to find out more about Penn Foster, online school, and more!

Becoming a pharmacy technician offers a lot of benefits! Besides joining a rewarding industry, here are 10 reasons to consider becoming a pharmacy tech today. 

The flowers, the lighting, the table settings – there’s nothing quite like a beautifully designed wedding. Now imagine a career that allows you to create these fairy tale weddings year-round. As a certified wedding planner, you’ll play a key role in your clients’ lives as you work to make their big day one they’ll never forget. If you’re still considering if becoming a wedding planner is the right career move for you, check out these 10 reasons that a job in this field could be the one!

Applying for college while in high school can seem confusing and overwhelming, especially if you don’t have the advice of a guidance counselor or you’re the first person in your family to consider earning a degree. You may even be uncertain whether you can go to college if you’re doing online high school or are finishing your high school diploma as an adult. But just like it’s never too late to earn your diploma and finish what you started, it’s never too late or impossible to get into college and work towards an associate or bachelor’s degree.

While a high school diploma can be essential to taking the next steps in your career or for preparing for college, as an adult, it can also feel like it’s too late to earn one. But it’s never too late to finish your diploma and reach your goals! Here’s everything you need to know about going back to high school as an adult.

If you’re new to online school or just want to know how Penn Foster works before enrolling in a program, you may be wondering how, exactly, do online tests work? What are the expectations and how is your work graded? Here’s everything you need to know about Penn Foster exams, proctored exams, and how your tests and assignments are graded.

Routine pet grooming not only promotes healthy coats, skin, ears, teeth and feet, but it’s also a great way to strengthen the relationship between you and your pet. If you're grooming your furry best friend, why not take the time to do it like an expert? Veterinary assistants groom dogs and cats every day as part of their duties and most have gained a unique set of skills. Here are five key tips you can use to groom your dog like a pro.

If your goal is to attend college after graduating high school, you want to start preparing as soon as possible. Preparation for college is more than just completing your courses and earning passing grades; you want to make sure that the work you’re doing is applicable to your future goals! While you’re working on earning your high school diploma online, here’s what you should know about getting prepared for the next step: college.