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How to Connect to Employers Through Penn Foster

You know your biggest goal is to find a rewarding career that not only pays the bills, but makes you genuinely happy to go to work each day. That’s the dream! Your education should help you accomplish a necessary step to make that dream a reality. Here’s how Penn Foster can help you start on your path toward landing the job you’re looking for!

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A Practical 5-Step Guide to Finding Your Dream Job

You’re excited about taking the first steps toward a new career. Your education is helping you learn the skills you’ll need to successfully navigate the duties of your new job. But, there’s the question of actually finding that job. Searching for, and landing, the job of your dreams will take time, research, and skill. Here’s what you need to know to prepare.

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Make Your Comeback Stronger with These Essential Resources

Coming back to school after being away for a while can be tough. You’re out of practice when it comes to studying, taking notes, and staying on top of classwork. Add in trying online education for the first time and you may feel overwhelmed. Here’s how Penn Foster can help.

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A 50-year old Woman Graduates College and Fulfills Her Lifelong Goal

Life is what happens when you’re busy making or breaking plans Life gets busy when you’re having children, working, and maintaining your relationships and Deanna LeVito, recent Penn Foster college graduate, knows first-hand how hard it can be to make your academic comeback happen. Once she set her mind to focusing on her needs in addition to her day-to-day, there was no stopping this woman on a mission.

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You are Here. Is Your Career?

Thinking about what you value most is important to prioritize your life. As your career and where you live are two key factors regarding your overall happiness, it’s important to consider how they complement one another. Certain jobs are more prominent regionally. Here’s how to find out what industries are thriving where you live as you think about your long-term career path.

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A Stable Career as a Medical Billing and Coding Professional Might Be for You

The healthcare industry is one of the most stable for job growth. It makes sense. With a continuously aging population, the occasional illness, and preventive care, the need for doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and others is on the rise. Those in the medical billing and coding field are as vital to patient care as the doctors and nurses, but what does this career involve?

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Making Moves On and Off the Court

Kassondra Brown is making her mark as a must watch high school basketball player. Already having been invited to many All Star games, including the Under Armour All America game, Brown is a star on the court, but needed to make adjustments to her education so she was set up for success off the court as well. That’s where Penn Foster came in.

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Student Spotlight: Jennifer Guidry, Student Ambassador

At Penn Foster, we have some absolutely amazing students enrolled in a variety of programs. Everyone deserves a shout out, so today we’re shining a light on Jennifer Guidry, Vet Tech Student, Multi-Year Student Ambassador, and military spouse. She made a career change to better fit the military lifestyle using her MyCAA benefits to enroll in Penn Foster College. Here’s her story!

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Meet Graduate of the Year Finalist, Jonathon!

This year, we’ve had an inspiring group of graduates submit their stories to become the 2018 Graduate of the Year. Each finalist had an impressive application and used their knowledge, education, and passion to help their communities and reach their goals. Jonathon Leonard, a Graduate of the Year Finalist, has not only helped his community with his skills; he also plans to advance his career through furthering his education. Here’s his story!

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Meet Graduate of the Year Finalist, Dorothy!

This year, we’ve had an inspiring group of graduates submit their stories to become the 2018 Graduate of the Year. Dorothy Saah, a graduate of Penn Foster College’s Early Childhood Education degree program, stood out because of her dedication to bringing education and knowledge to children everywhere. Currently, Dorothy is working on helping children in her homeland of Ghana.

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