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As a teacher, lesson plans are a vital tool you’ll use each day to make sure your students get the most out of their education. Writing an effective plan can help you stay organized and help your students get the most out of their lessons. But how do you write a good lesson? Here’s what you should know to get started.

Carpenters are creative, skilled workers who work on anything from small handyman-type projects to constructing houses and commercial buildings. They play an important role in ensuring our homes and businesses are well built and maintained. If you have a creative streak and like working with your hands, keep reading to find out how you can begin your career as a carpenter, all online.

Stay at home mom, Kristy Donovan, wanted a job she was passionate about. The problem was that the closest program to her was a nearly two-hour drive away. Penn Foster’s self-paced, online Vet Tech Program allowed her to pursue her career goals without having to sacrifice time with family.

We all have financial goals, whether we’re hoping to build up our savings, save for a big purchase, or just improve our financial skills. No matter the reason you’re looking to improve your finances, it can still seem like a challenge to make it happen – especially if you don’t have experience with budgeting or don’t know different ways to save within your means. It may even seem, sometimes, like an impossible goal when you’re living paycheck to paycheck – but it doesn’t have to be. Try these tips to take the first steps toward setting and reaching your financial goals!

As we reflect on the past year, so much has changed in 2021. Before we fully dive into all the things we’re looking forward to accomplishing together in 2022, we wanted to take a moment to look back at what we’ve achieved to remind us about what we’ve accomplished together and get inspired for the year ahead. Despite the ups and downs, we’ve had a lot to be proud of. Check out the full list below!

Daiana Tezotto worked as a pharmacist in Brazil for eight years, but after moving to the U.S. to study English, she wanted to get back to her roots. Penn Foster’s Pharmacy Technician Program helped her further develop her pharmacy skills and interest in the healthcare field.

If you know what job you want or at least what field you want to go into, how do you decide what skills you need to get an entry-level position? Do you need to earn a college degree, or can you learn what you need to know through other types of training programs?

Payroll clerks are the backbone of the daily operations of human resources and accounting. As the unsung heroes of businesses, payroll clerks ensure we’re all paid accurately and on schedule. If you’re interested in playing a vital role in business operations, check out what you’ll need to know to start your payroll career.

In your two required externships at Penn Foster, you’ll have the opportunity to work with vet techs and veterinarians to help animals while completing skills and practicing what you know in the real world. But what happens after the externship, besides finishing your degree and graduating? Can an externship turn into a paying job? We spoke with Megan Chadwick, Director of Penn Foster’s Veterinary Academy, to get some advice on how to turn your externship into a job offer.

Having a nice yard is a key part of maintaining a beautiful home or business. It’s also not an easy or quick task, so many people look to landscapers to help create and maintain this prominent property feature. If you’re someone with a good eye for details, love the outdoors, and don’t mind getting a little dirty, you might want to consider starting your own landscaping business.