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Improve Your English Online While Earning Your High School Diploma

Having your high school diploma can make a big difference in your life and job opportunities. But if English isn’t your first language, you may have had a difficult time attending a regular public high school and never had the chance to finish your diploma. Trying to learn subjects in a language that isn’t the one you’re most comfortable with isn’t easy – but you don’t have to give up on getting a high school diploma! Through online school, you can take the first steps toward improving your English language skills while finishing your high school classes. Here's how.

Desiree Sinkevich

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A Parents Guide To Online High School

More and more, online high school is becoming an option that parents are choosing for their students. If you’re considering transferring your child from public high school to online, you may have more than a few questions about how the whole process works. Before you enroll them or they start their first class, here’s what you need to know about how to do online school well.

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10 Reasons to Become a Veterinary Assistant

10 Reasons to Become a Veterinary Assistant [Infographic]

Veterinarians can't do their jobs effectively without a strong team supporting them. Veterinary assistants typically do it all, from assisting with surgical procedures to feeding, bathing, and exercising animals.

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What Is an HVAC Technician

If you’re searching for a new, rewarding, and well-paying career, you may have started researching jobs in the skilled trades. Skilled trades, which include jobs in construction, plumbing, electrical, automotive, and HVAC roles, is an industry that can offer plenty of opportunities for someone who is excited to work with their hands and start a stable career. HVACR technicians, in particular, can build and grow a career they are passionate about in the industry. But how do you know becoming an HVAC tech is the right move for your future? In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about what HVAC is, what technicians do, and what the job outlook is like!

Desiree Sinkevich

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Your Most Frequently Asked Questions, Answered!

Have you decided on a program at Penn Foster but have some remaining questions about what it’s really like to be a Penn Foster student? We’ve collected some of the most frequently asked questions and answers to help you learn more about what the experience will really be like.

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How to Become a Dental Assistant

How to Become a Dental Assistant (Guide & Salary FAQs)

Becoming a dental assistant can be a rewarding career path, especially for those who want to work in a medical field and play an important role in a dentist’s office. If you’re considering taking the next steps toward starting a new job in this field, here’s what you need to know.

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Top 4 Tips for Being Successful in High School

Whether you’re exploring high school programs or are currently a student, the feat of finishing your diploma can seem overwhelming. Here is some advice from our high school instructors on how to be a successful high school student and make the most of your time in your program!

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Mara Hyman

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10 Reasons to Become a HVAC Technician [Infographic]

If you are looking to become an HVAC Technician, you are looking at a high demand field. Learn more about the benefits of working in this growing field with Penn Foster Career School.

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10 Reasons to Become a Child Day Care Provider

10 Reasons to Become a Child Care Professional [Infographic]

Love kids? Like watching them grow up and learn about the world? View our top 10 reasons to become a child day care provider.

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What Does a Veterinary Technician Do?

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.

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