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All Blogs by Autumn Granza
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Employee Recognizes the Value of a High School Education
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 Robin enjoys her work.
Apr 12, 2021
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Penn Foster Employee Helps Students Overcome Obstacles
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.
Mar 22, 2021
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Vet Tech Student Receives Promotion and Raise at BluePearl
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.
Mar 15, 2021
4 min read
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Wedding Planner Graduate Grows Her Business
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.
Mar 08, 2021
3 min read
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Medical Billing & Coding Diploma Helps Grad Enter Growing Field
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.
Mar 01, 2021
2 min read
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Finding Inspiration from a High School Graduate
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 some of what Katurah experiences interacting with our learners every day.
Feb 22, 2021
3 min read
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The Faces of Penn Foster
At Penn Foster, we spend a lot of time getting to know our students in different ways. We encourage them, help them reach their goals, and work behind the scenes to ensure they have a quality education they can be proud of. What we do every single day makes an impact on so many lives. Now, it’s time to look inward at our dedicated and hardworking team; to get to know all those who make Penn Foster what it is today.
Feb 16, 2021
3 min read
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Everything You Need to Know About Enrolling With Penn Foster
When deciding whether or not Penn Foster is right for you, you probably have some questions. We sat down with Hannah Rodgers, a veterinary technician student and Student Ambassador, who may answer some questions you have and help you get started on the path towards reaching your goals.
Jan 12, 2021
7 min read
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Catch Up With 2013 Graduate of the Year De Janiera Thomas
De Janiera Thomas never imagined she’d accomplish as much as she has. In what she describes as a dark time in her life, De Janiera found Penn Foster and began pursuing her education. Now, she credits the school with her confidence and career. Since earning the title Graduate of the Year in 2013, De Janiera has advanced her education and found a career path she loves. Catch up with De Janiera and learn how education helped her succeed.
Dec 07, 2020
4 min read
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Catch Up With 2018 Graduate of the Year Kevin Stankovich
Kevin Stankovich recognizes that education and hard work pays off. A small business owner, Kevin has made a name for himself in the construction industry. Since earning the title of Graduate of the Year in 2018, Kevin has been in-demand and puts to work the skills he learned at Penn Foster every day. Catch up with Kevin and learn how education helped launch his business.
Nov 16, 2020
4 min read