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You’ve dreamt of using your love of art and design to build a career, but weren’t sure you could have a stable job in the field. Instead of imagining up your perfect job, make it a reality by becoming a graphic designer. Here’s what you need to know before taking your first steps toward designing the career you want.

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.

When you spend forty hours or more at work, you end up becoming closer to your coworkers than some of your friends and family members! But should you take that friendship outside of your job? Socializing with your coworkers outside of the office can be a good thing - but you have to be careful not to cross any professional lines. Check out our tips to having appropriate relationships with your work pals when you’re not on the clock.

You’re an independent online student. You know what works for you and what doesn’t when it comes to studying. But sometimes, you can get stuck on a problem you just can’t figure out. Before you lose motivation or decide you’ll just never understand the subject you’re having problems with, check out these easy to use resources.

Once you graduate, the main goal is to secure that dream job you’ve been working toward. We sat down with an expert to find out what employers are looking for in candidates so you can crush your next interview.