Whether you have a busy schedule, like to learn at your own pace, or want to avoid a daily commute to in-person classes, online education can offer you the opportunity to reach your goals on your terms. If you’re considering enrolling in a Penn Foster program to further your career, earn a degree, or finish your high school diploma, here’s everything you need to know.

Earning a high school diploma can be more than an education milestone. A high school diploma can impact what jobs you qualify for, the opportunities you have to advance in your career, and what colleges you can attend. Whether you’re a traditional-aged student who had to, or wants to, leave school or an adult learner who wants to go back, getting your diploma can open new doors and opportunities. If you’re unsure about going back to school, or don’t know if it’s worth it, here’s what you should know about how an accredited diploma can make a difference in your life and career.

Over the last year, parents have had to face challenging times and tough decisions regarding when and how to send their children to school. Unfortunately, with the ongoing threat of the Delta variant, we don’t seem to be out of the woods yet. Though many parents were hopeful their children would return to in-person school full time, attending high school online can still provide a beneficial alternative that will help ease the burden of uncertainty.

Suffering from a chronic illness, Adriana Guy wasn’t able to attend in-person classes. Our self-paced program allowed her to study when she wanted and taught her time management skills. She ended up with a diploma and was able to move onto college. Read on to learn what she’s up to now!

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 Cathy Mahan’s work fulfills her.

At the end of 2020, more than 42 million people in the United States rented apartments and homes. With so many people renting from management companies, the need for property managers is expected to remain steady over the next ten years, meaning there are many opportunities for someone looking to break into the field. If you’re a people person with strong communication and management skills, becoming a property manager could be the perfect career for you. Here’s what you need to know about the job.

For every job out there, there are a certain set of needed skills unique to that particular position. However, there are also desirable skills needed for every job, regardless of what your career goals are. These are known as “soft skills”, and Penn Foster can help you sharpen them so you can go into the workforce feeling confident.

If you’re passionate about helping animals, then you’ve probably considered a career in the veterinary field. With that in mind, there’s no better time than now to take the next steps toward the career you want! As more people become pet owners, the need for passionate, skilled veterinary technicians is expected to grow 16% over the next decade, adding over 18,000 new job opportunities. In order to become a veterinary technician, you may need further education and training to help you prepare for the job. But if you don’t have time to attend an in-person school to earn your degree, what options do you have? That’s where Penn Foster’s AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician Associate Degree can help! Here’s how the self-paced, online degree is designed to help you succeed!

Success isn’t something that just falls into our laps. It takes hard work and planning. Setting goals is a great way to contribute to that plan, giving you direction, a clear point to focus on, and motivation. This can be particularly important when working towards a degree, especially if you have other commitments like a career and family.

When enrolling in an online school like Penn Foster, many students are worried about missing out on a “traditional” school experience. Though there’s no campus or in-person classes, Penn Foster provides students with an online Student Community, so you never have to be alone. Here you’ll find a virtual platform where you can socialize and connect with your peers no matter where you’re located.