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Spending years sitting in classes, taking out large student loans to pay for a nursing or medical school education, can be frustrating. Then, waiting for the next semester to start can make planning your comeback to education difficult. If you want to get a start on a career that helps others in the medical field, becoming a certified medical assistant could be the right fit for you. Here’s what you should know.

Are you interested in how electrical systems work? Do you like to solve problems and find solutions for them? Are you someone who likes to work with their hands and do something a bit different each day? Becoming a residential electrician could be the right career for you. Here’s what you should know about the job, the salary, and how to get started!

You are a master at working with numbers and love the ups and downs of the financial world. You know you want to do something in that field, but need to figure out exactly what that is. Accountant and bookkeeper both seem doable, but they also sound like they’re different titles for the same job. Here’s what you need to know about their unique functions for a thriving business.

If you’re considering enrolling in a Penn Foster program, one of the biggest questions on your mind might be: can I transfer classes I’ve already finished at another school? You might not have to start your education from scratch if you have transcripts. Here’s how transferring to and from Penn Foster works.

You want to work with animals and make a difference. Working in the veterinary field is your dream, but you may be unsure of when and how to present your education and skills to potential employers at veterinary clinics. We sat down with Dr. James Hurrell, Director Emeritus of the Penn Foster Veterinary Academy to get some expert tricks for impressing vet clinic hiring managers!

You have goals that you’ve wanted to accomplish for a long time, but it feels almost too late to make them a reality. After all, you’re too old to go back to school, right? The answer to that is absolutely not. Here’s why going back to school at any age is a smart move.

It’s back to school season and you’ve been considering taking the next step to further your education. However, a traditional school with strict deadlines and class times just isn’t going to work for you. Don’t let your goals go because you think you can’t make it work. Online schools like Penn Foster offer flexible classes you can do around your busy schedule. Here’s what you should know about enrolling.

Online classes seem like the best option for you to reach your goals while still living your life, taking care of work and family responsibilities. You’ve never done an online course before though, and you’re worried about what it’s like to study outside a traditional school setting. Here’s how enrolling and studying with Penn Foster works.

You’re a people person and you can’t imagine a career that doesn’t allow you to work closely with others. You also want to make sure your career can make an impact on those around you. Working in human resources could be the job for you. The field isn’t just one particular job. Human resource departments are made up of professionals who perform different tasks. Here’s a few jobs that a Human Resources Management Associate’s Degree can help prepare you for.

No matter how qualified you are for a position, the interview process can still feel intimidating. You want to do your best, but you’re nervous or unsure of what to say. The best way to tackle pre-interview jitters and up your chances of landing that dream job is preparation! These tips will have you ready to interview like a boss in no time.