All Blogs by Penn Foster
Life After Penn Foster: Alumni Spotlight Recap
Penn Foster graduates are some of the most dedicated, driven, and amazing people we’ve ever met. From facing challenges head on and defeating self-doubt to reaching their goals, each one has a story to tell. Want to get inspired and hear about life after graduation? Check out these recent Alumni Spotlight Webinar stories and catch up on what you missed.
Oct 24, 2018
6 min read
Think Appliance Repair is an Old-School Career? Think Again!
Interested in working in a skilled trade? If you like tinkering with parts, fixing problems, and working with cutting edge home technology, appliance repair technician could be the job for you. With our reliance on working household appliances and the development of Smart Home and Smart appliances, skilled repair technicians are more in-demand than ever. With that in mind, Penn Foster has made updates to the Appliance Repair program to reflect the technological advances that are crucial to the appliance industry. Here’s what you need to know.
Oct 10, 2018
6 min read
How to Connect to Employers Through Penn Foster
You know your biggest goal is to find a rewarding career that not only pays the bills, but makes you genuinely happy to go to work each day. That’s the dream! Your education should help you accomplish a necessary step to make that dream a reality. Here’s how Penn Foster can help you start on your path toward landing the job you’re looking for!
Oct 05, 2018
6 min read
A Practical 5-Step Guide to Finding Your Dream Job
You’re excited about taking the first steps toward a new career. Your education is helping you learn the skills you’ll need to successfully navigate the duties of your new job. But, there’s the question of actually finding that job. Searching for, and landing, the job of your dreams will take time, research, and skill. Here’s what you need to know to prepare.
Oct 03, 2018
7 min read
Make Your Comeback Stronger with These Essential Resources
Coming back to school after being away for a while can be tough. You’re out of practice when it comes to studying, taking notes, and staying on top of classwork. Add in trying online education for the first time and you may feel overwhelmed. Here’s how Penn Foster can help.
Aug 23, 2018
A 50-year old Woman Graduates College and Fulfills Her Lifelong Goal
Life is what happens when you’re busy making or breaking plans Life gets busy when you’re having children, working, and maintaining your relationships and Deanna LeVito, recent Penn Foster college graduate, knows first-hand how hard it can be to make your academic comeback happen. Once she set her mind to focusing on her needs in addition to her day-to-day, there was no stopping this woman on a mission.
Aug 13, 2018
You are Here. Is Your Career?
Thinking about what you value most is important to prioritize your life. As your career and where you live are two key factors regarding your overall happiness, it’s important to consider how they complement one another. Certain jobs are more prominent regionally. Here’s how to find out what industries are thriving where you live as you think about your long-term career path.
Aug 04, 2018
4 min read
A Stable Career as a Medical Billing and Coding Professional Might Be for You
The healthcare industry is one of the most stable for job growth. It makes sense. With a continuously aging population, the occasional illness, and preventive care, the need for doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and others is on the rise. Those in the medical billing and coding field are as vital to patient care as the doctors and nurses, but what does this career involve?
Aug 02, 2018
2 min read
Making Moves On and Off the Court
Kassondra Brown is making her mark as a must watch high school basketball player. Already having been invited to many All Star games, including the Under Armour All America game, Brown is a star on the court, but needed to make adjustments to her education so she was set up for success off the court as well. That’s where Penn Foster came in.
Jun 21, 2018
4 min read
Student Spotlight: Jennifer Guidry, Student Ambassador
At Penn Foster, we have some absolutely amazing students enrolled in a variety of programs. Everyone deserves a shout out, so today we’re shining a light on Jennifer Guidry, Vet Tech Student, Multi-Year Student Ambassador, and military spouse. She made a career change to better fit the military lifestyle using her MyCAA benefits to enroll in Penn Foster College. Here’s her story!
May 30, 2018