Nicole Krempasky

Graduation time is here again. This is a momentous event, highlighting all of your hard work through the months and years. While you’ll never forget your time at Penn Foster or the landmark you’ve reached, our online yearbook serves as a great way to recognize your effort and mark the special occasion, as well as recognize the achievements of your peers. Here’s all you need to know about the Penn Foster yearbook and how to be included.

Few things in life are better than having a job you truly love. To make this happen, people often turn to their hobbies. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics even states it’s a great way to find a new career, since doing something that you love can create a sense of purpose. If you’re someone who loves fitness and nutrition, you might want to consider turning that passion into a career. Keep reading to find out how Penn Foster can help give you the right skills and information to reach your goal.

Penn Foster alumni continue to impress and inspire us each and every year with their amazing achievements. This year, we received hundreds of Graduate of the Year applications featuring students who have persevered to overcome challenges, self-doubt, and new beginnings. It was hard to choose, but five students in particular stood out at the top of our list to be named Graduate of the Year Finalists. Here are their stories.

If you love food, one of the best ways to really indulge in your passion is to improve your very own cooking skills. Whether you’ve got experience experimenting in the kitchen or you’re a total beginner, Penn Foster has the recipe to help you get on the path towards gourmet cooking.

Carpenters are creative, skilled workers who work on anything from small handyman-type projects to constructing houses and commercial buildings. They play an important role in ensuring our homes and businesses are well built and maintained. If you have a creative streak and like working with your hands, keep reading to find out how you can begin your career as a carpenter, all online.

Stay at home mom, Kristy Donovan, wanted a job she was passionate about. The problem was that the closest program to her was a nearly two-hour drive away. Penn Foster’s self-paced, online Vet Tech Program allowed her to pursue her career goals without having to sacrifice time with family.

Daiana Tezotto worked as a pharmacist in Brazil for eight years, but after moving to the U.S. to study English, she wanted to get back to her roots. Penn Foster’s Pharmacy Technician Program helped her further develop her pharmacy skills and interest in the healthcare field.

Payroll clerks are the backbone of the daily operations of human resources and accounting. As the unsung heroes of businesses, payroll clerks ensure we’re all paid accurately and on schedule. If you’re interested in playing a vital role in business operations, check out what you’ll need to know to start your payroll career.

Having a nice yard is a key part of maintaining a beautiful home or business. It’s also not an easy or quick task, so many people look to landscapers to help create and maintain this prominent property feature. If you’re someone with a good eye for details, love the outdoors, and don’t mind getting a little dirty, you might want to consider starting your own landscaping business.

Business management is the organizing and planning of the necessary activities to run and manage a business efficiently. These activities include finances, accounting, customer service, and human resources. It takes skilled, qualified individuals to run a company, ensuring the business is profitable and operating legally. Here’s what you need to know about the role to help you decide if it’s right for you.