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Pet groomers offer an essential service to pet owners, keeping their furry friends well-groomed and healthy. If you’re interested in a career in the field, here’s what you should know about becoming a pet groomer.

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice can help you prepare for a variety of law enforcement roles. As a criminal justice major, your skills and knowledge can help you make a difference every day. But how do you get started and what’s the best criminal justice job for you?

Beginning a new learning experience can be daunting but there are ways to make your experience easier and utilize the technology that is directly in your hand, your mobile phone.  Here's a list of apps that can help you along your education journey.

If you’re thinking about going back to school to earn a degree or new qualification, you’ve probably wondered if online school is really worth it, and if you’ll be able to get a job by the end of your program. Keep reading to find out some of the best jobs you can get with an online degree and how Penn Foster can help get you started.

Administrative assistants are often the backbone of a great business. The job involves more than just taking notes during meetings or scheduling meetings. They’re the people who keep everything running. If you’re interested in a job that allows you to build a fulfilling career in a variety of business settings, becoming an administrative assistant could be the perfect fit for you. In this guide, you’ll learn how to become an administrative assistant, what the job is like, and how to know if this career path is the right one for you.

You’re enrolled in school and settling in, but you might be struggling to find balance, the best way to study, or you may just simply need help with coursework. Keep reading to learn how Penn Foster’s 2022 Graduate of the Year and veterinary technician graduate, Nicole Gonzalez, made it through her studies.

From your research, it seems like becoming a veterinary technician is the job for you, but maybe you’ve also seen information about becoming a veterinary technologist. Wondering what’s the difference between them and which job is right for you? Here’s what you should know about the education, work, and certification needed to take the first step toward beginning a career you love helping animals.

Figuring out your dream job can be difficult, and many people may not find the work they’re passionate about until later in life. After all, most of us aren’t lucky enough to find the perfect career right out of high school or college. Or maybe you did find your perfect job and, after years of working, it just doesn’t feel like the right fit anymore. Either way, you may be thinking about changing careers – but is it too late? Never! Whether you’re 25 or 55, it’s not too late to find and start a new career, especially if you’re willing to put in the work to get there. Here’s what you need to know about making a midlife career change and how to take the next steps toward the perfect job for who you are now.

When the economy seems like it’s heading toward a downturn, one of the first thoughts on your mind is likely “will I lose my job?” After all, a bad economy can lead to companies laying off workers, downsizing their business, or closing altogether so it’s not unreasonable to worry that you could lose your job in a recession. There are ways, however, that you can protect yourself from a recession – at least when it comes to your job. Here’s what you should know.

Having your high school diploma can make a big difference in your life and job opportunities. But if English isn’t your first language, you may have had a difficult time attending a regular public high school and never had the chance to finish your diploma. Trying to learn subjects in a language that isn’t the one you’re most comfortable with isn’t easy – but you don’t have to give up on getting a high school diploma! Through online school, you can take the first steps toward improving your English language skills while finishing your high school classes. Here's how.