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How Do I Earn Home Health Aide Certification?
There are different paths you can take to become a home health aide, but one of the major areas of confusion when it comes to joining the home healthcare industry is the role of certification. Learn more about home health aide certification, state requirements, licenses, and more for home health aides here!
Mar 29, 2017
3 min read
How to Become a Guest Service Agent
Guest service agents are trained to provide outstanding service on the front lines of the hospitality industry. Here are a few tips to help you get started on your path towards becoming a valued member of the hospitality industry as a concierge or guest service agent!
Mar 13, 2017
3 min read
5 Exciting Hospitality Careers
Whether you're working behind the scenes in hotel management or on the front lines as a guest service agent, the hospitality industry is an exciting one to be a part of. Here are some of the most exciting careers in the hospitality industry.
Feb 17, 2017
5 min read
Places You Can Work as a Home Health Aide
With a projected job growth of 38% over the next few years, the demand for home health aides is higher than ever! In this article, we'll discuss the work environment of home health aides and detail exactly what industries are hiring home health care practitioners.
Feb 17, 2017
3 min read
Qualities of a Guest Service Agent
It takes a certain type of person to work in the hospitality industry, and there are a few specific traits that are beneficial for concierges and guest service agents to have. Learn what it takes to excel in the hospitality industry as a guest service agent here.
Feb 09, 2017
3 min read
How Do I Become a Home Health Aide?
Penn Foster's new Home Health Aide program is designed to help you break into the direct care industry. But what exactly do home health aides do? And how do you become a home health aide? Find out in this Student Life Blog post!
Feb 08, 2017
4 min read
What Can I Do with a Degree in Business Management?
A degree in business management can go a long way - if you know how to use it! Here are a few different ways you can leverage your business degree to find success in a variety of industries.
Dec 22, 2016
What Are Career Pathways?
Did you know that you can explore potential careers or get a head start on preparing for the career you want while you're earning a high school diploma online? With Penn Foster’s High School Diploma with Career Pathways options, you’ll finish your regular subjects and then have five career-focused elective classes that can give you an introduction to a specific job or industry! Here’s what you need to know about how the pathway diploma works, your pathway options, and how to get started.
Dec 08, 2016
4 min read
What Will I Learn in Auto Repair School?
Before you make the decision to further your education in auto repair, you’ll probably want to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. Here are a few things you’ll learn from auto repair school that you can apply to your day-to-day work life.
Dec 08, 2016
What Do Veterinary Assistants Do?
Are you certain that a career in animal care is right for you but not sure which option fits you best? You might want to consider pursuing a career as a veterinary assistant! Learn what veterinary assistants do on a day-to-day basis and more about the profession in this Student Life Blog post.
Nov 30, 2016
3 min read