Skilled HVAC technicians can find career opportunities in a variety of industries, from manufacturing to refrigeration companies. With almost every building, from residential to commercial, needing heating and cooling to maintain a comfortable temperature, a career in HVAC can be a stable, rewarding one. To start working as an HVAC technician, most employers prefer you have a high school diploma, post-high school training through a career or technical school, certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and many also want you to complete an apprenticeship before you’re considered a full tech.

Information technology (IT) is one of the fastest-growing fields and it’s projected that there will be over 667,600 new jobs in the industry by 2030. As technology continues to advance at a break-neck speed, skilled IT professionals will be in more demand than ever. That means there’s no better time than now to take the first steps toward training for an entry-level IT job. Here are four reasons to become an IT support specialist today.

Given the increase in telehealth appointments, vet hospitals are depending on their veterinary technicians to make this technology a regular part of their daily routine. Here’s why learning how to use telehealth technology can help you take the next steps in your veterinary career.

Getting the skills you need for a career in early childhood education may mean you are already working in the field, or plan to. With that, you’ll also want the knowledge and credentials to prepare you for this important career, and that’s where an online education can come in handy. Online education offers flexibility as you can complete your courses on your own time, but our instructors are here to help you get through the tough stuff and keep you motivated. ECE instructor, Sarah Owens, loves educating young children and loves helping our learners prepare to do this rewarding work.

At Penn Foster High School, you can earn your diploma online, on your own time. Although there is a lot of independence in being an online student, our instructors are here to help you get through the tough stuff, like math. High school math instructor, Mariam Dawoud, has a passion for math that she loves to share. We interviewed her to learn what sums her up as a teacher. 

At Penn Foster, our instructors care 100% about what they teach, but care even more about their students. Pharmacy technician instructor, Monique Reed, helps online Penn Foster students get 1 on 1 coaching they need to succeed. While learners complete their students online, on their own time, having the support of teachers like Monique really comes in handy. We interviewed her to learn why she loves the pharm tech profession, and those who pursue it.

At Penn Foster, our instructors care passionately about the subjects they teach and the future of the fields they dedicate their lives to. Medical billing and coding instructor, Diana Murphy, works directly with learners to help them succeed in the program, so that they learn the skills that really matter when it comes to helping patients have positive experience in hospitals and doctor’s offices. Read more about her and why she loves medical billing and coding and helping those pursuing a job in the profession.

If you love food, one of the best ways to really indulge in your passion is to improve your very own cooking skills. Whether you’ve got experience experimenting in the kitchen or you’re a total beginner, Penn Foster has the recipe to help you get on the path towards gourmet cooking.

If you’re on the hunt for a new job or want to take the next step in your career at your current company, you need your resume to stand out from other applicants. A strong resume is the first step in promoting your skills to potential employers, but it’s not the only thing you need to keep in mind! Here’s how you can best market yourself.

A strong resume can mean the difference between getting a call from a company you applied to and hearing nothing back at all. You want to make sure you show your experience and education while standing out from other applicants. Before applying to another job opening, try using these 5 secrets to write a strong resume that can help you stand out to hiring managers.