When you’re working toward a new career or hoping to move up at your current company, you may think that only the accomplishments you’ve listed on your resume and explained in your cover letter will be considered. However, many employers look to the Internet to get a sense of who potential hires really are. That’s where building a strong personal brand and a positive reputation can help. Here’s why and how you should start thinking about what story your profiles are telling.

You’re passionate about helping animals and working in the veterinary medicine field has been your dream for a while. Whether you’ve just started a vet tech associate degree program or you have experience in the field, you might be thinking about taking the next steps in your career with a bachelor’s degree. Here’s everything you need to know about the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Bachelor of Applied Science Degree.

When you’re an online student, you may think you’re on your own. You have to find your own answers and figure things out by yourself. But you’re not alone at Penn Foster. Check out our new and updated Learning Resource Centers to get help with tough subjects, learn more about how your classes work, and set up appointments to speak with your instructors.

School is important to you. You’ve got goals to reach and you know what you need to get done to get there, but you also have other responsibilities, like work, family, and keeping up with your daily life. Balancing everything you need to do can be stressful, but there are ways to make it easier. We’ve developed tools designed to help you build study time into your life.

Whether you’re new to online courses, or it’s been awhile since you’ve had to take an academic test, sitting down to prepare beforehand can be stressful if you don’t have a plan. Here are some of our favorite tips to help you succeed and get the most out of your program.

Our Graduate of the Year finalists were all outstanding in their studies and career success. They shared their stories, their challenges and their wins, and while every submission was an example of what determination can do, one story stood out. We’re excited to announce our winner, Victoria Winters. Read more about the High School grad’s push to complete her studies through family issues, illness, and more.

As an online student, you’re interested in knowing where you can get help when you need it. Have questions? Not sure what - or who - is available to give you a hand when you’re stuck on something? Check out this support and resources infographic to help you find answers.

Graduating from your online program is something that should be celebrated. Whether you’ve finished your high school diploma, gained new skills and knowledge in a career diploma program, or taken the first step toward your dream job by completing an associate or bachelor’s degree, you’ve done something big! Here are 19 things you can do to prepare to celebrate your success with Penn Foster.

One amazing person is honored as our Graduate of the Year at each ceremony held in Pennsylvania each year. Every story we receive for this honor is special and we’re #PFProud of the work you do. Our five finalists for Penn Foster graduation 2019 really stood out. Check out their stories and get inspired to reach your goals, too!

In any workplace, you’ll meet people you don’t always see eye to eye with. You’ll also meet people you mesh with immediately. Veterinary clinics are no different! For some expert advice on working with the different people you’ll interact with as a veterinary technician, we sat down with Megan, the Department Chair for Penn Foster’s Veterinary Academy! Check out her advice here.