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When Should I Start Online High School Each Day?
One of the benefits of online high school classes is that you can study and take tests whenever it works best for you. But if you’re new to online school, you may be wondering when the best time to study is, if there’s any particular time you need to get started each day, and how much time you should work on your program. Here’s what you should know.
May 31, 2022
3 min read
What is a Child Care Professional?
Child care workers supervise children in their care, taking time to make sure they reach developmental milestones, socialize, learn, and grow. If you’ve dreamed of working with children, a career as a child care professional might be the perfect fit for you. Trained child care professionals can fill a variety of roles and responsibilities, which is why we’ve put together this resource guide to help you understand exactly what they do!
May 31, 2022
6 min read
Vet Tech Career Guide: 5 Places You Can Work As a Vet Tech
Veterinary technicians have a wide range of options when it comes to finding employment. In the final part of our six-part series, we review five different career paths for vet techs!
May 23, 2022
3 min read
Layout Your Future with an Online Interior Design Program
A career as an interior designer can be fun, creative, and full of possibilities. Interior designers have the unique opportunity to work with high-end private clients, commercial contracts, and many more diverse types of clients. This allows them to learn and specialize in specific styles to develop their own unique designs and styles. Here’s how Penn Foster’s Interior Design Associate Degree Program can help you prepare for a career full of color, fabric, and creativity.
May 23, 2022
3 min read
What Are 4 Benefits of Learning Auto Repair Online?
If you’ve been considering a career as an auto repair technician there are online courses that can help you get started on the path toward your dream job. But, how, exactly, do you study for such a hands-on career online? Knowing how to take advantage of your program and how to study online can make all the difference! Check out some of these tips to get the most out of an auto repair online course.
May 23, 2022
3 min read
Top 4 Medical Billing and Coding Blogs For 2022
Looking to expand your knowledge of the medical coding and billing world? Take a look at our top medical coding and billing resources of 2022 to learn more about this exciting, in-demand career field.
May 23, 2022
4 min read
Graduates of the Year Finalists 2022: Overcoming Obstacles
Penn Foster alumni continue to impress and inspire us each and every year with their amazing achievements. This year, we received hundreds of Graduate of the Year applications featuring students who have persevered to overcome challenges, self-doubt, and new beginnings. It was hard to choose, but five students in particular stood out at the top of our list to be named Graduate of the Year Finalists. Here are their stories.
May 20, 2022
6 min read
Your Medical Billing & Coding Salary Guide
Medical billing and coding is a stable, in-demand job that can be perfect for those who enjoy working in an office setting with the potential to work remotely. As a medical coder, you’ll play a vital role in healthcare, ensuring patients are billed accurately and insurance claims are filed appropriately. But what does it take to become a medical coder? What’s the salary like? Learn everything you need to know in our comprehensive guide to becoming a medical billing and coding professional.
May 16, 2022
20 min read
Start a Career with Animals as a Military Spouse
With Military, MyCAA, and Veteran benefits, we aim to make Penn Foster the military friendly school that students in the armed forces choose to build better futures through our self-paced, flexible programs.
May 16, 2022
4 min read
What You Can Do as a Paralegal
If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about the law, becoming a paralegal can offer you a rewarding and exciting career path. As a paralegal, you’ll work closely with and support lawyers by maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research pertaining to active cases, and drafting important documents. But how do you become a paralegal? What education do you need? And, even more importantly, what exactly can you do as a trained paralegal? Here’s everything you need to know.
May 16, 2022
4 min read