Explore New Careers While Finishing High School Online
Choose from a number of today's most rewarding careers
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Automotive
Through five elective courses, learn foundational automotive skills that can help you take the next steps toward a career as an auto repair technician after graduation.
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Carpentry
Build foundational carpentry knowledge that can help you prepare for a career in the construction trades.
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Child Care Professional
Learn more about working with children and gain skills that can help you prepare to take the next steps toward a career in childcare.
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Culinary Arts
Explore skills relevant to working in culinary arts and hospitality through five industry-focused electives.
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Early College
Gain the knowledge and confidence to further your education after high school through five academically challenging electives.
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Electrical
Learn about becoming an electrician online and build foundational skills that can help you prepare to take the next steps toward a new career.
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Healthcare
Prepare for a new job in the in-demand healthcare industry with five electives focused on skills relevant to a number of careers in the field.
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Information Technology
Learn more about working in IT and build the skills that can be essential to taking the next steps toward a career in information technology.
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Pharmacy Technician
Get a head start on pharmacy technician training in high school with elective classes focused on career-relevant skills.
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Plumbing
Learn foundational skills that can help you explore a career as a plumber after you graduate from high school.
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Veterinary Assistant
Through five electives, you’ll build essential skills that can help you prepare to take the next steps toward a career in vet care.
How It Works
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Olivia W.
Penn Foster Graduate
“Penn foster gave me the opportunity to work on my own time while still holding down a job and being a single mother. The course work was at my own pace and I could do it all online, making it easier to complete work anytime, anywhere.”
Reece D.
Penn Foster Graduate
“I needed to graduate, and I was struggling to make it out of the public school setting. After receiving my diploma, I was able to start mentoring and will be certified soon at my new job.”