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You’re in the process of building your future. Or, at least, in the process of deciding how to actively work toward the future you’ve been dreaming of! But knowing where to begin creating the foundation you need to move to the career you want, can be frustrating. You may not even know exactly what you want to do yet! Earning a new credential or furthering your education can be the first step on your journey to the career you want. If you’re new to online education or if you’ve been out of school for a while, you might be nervous about getting into the swing of things. Here’s how you can work on strengthening your foundation and continue building yourself — and your skills — up!

Life is what happens when you’re busy making or breaking plans Life gets busy when you’re having children, working, and maintaining your relationships and Deanna LeVito, recent Penn Foster college graduate, knows first-hand how hard it can be to make your academic comeback happen. Once she set her mind to focusing on her needs in addition to her day-to-day, there was no stopping this woman on a mission.

Thinking about what you value most is important to prioritize your life. As your career and where you live are two key factors regarding your overall happiness, it’s important to consider how they complement one another. Certain jobs are more prominent regionally. Here’s how to find out what industries are thriving where you live as you think about your long-term career path.

The healthcare industry is one of the most stable for job growth. It makes sense. With a continuously aging population, the occasional illness, and preventive care, the need for doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and others is on the rise. Those in the medical billing and coding field are as vital to patient care as the doctors and nurses, but what does this career involve?

Wondering if learning about 3D printing will help your manufacturing career? Stop wondering. The answer is yes. Here’s why.

Do you wish you could turn the hobby you love into the career that you love? You’re amazing at your craft and people always tell you how much they love your work, but you’re not sure that turning this hobby into a job can be practical. But guess what? Other makers like you have made it work; why can’t you? Here’s how to turn your hobby into your career.

Kassondra Brown is making her mark as a must watch high school basketball player. Already having been invited to many All Star games, including the Under Armour All America game, Brown is a star on the court, but needed to make adjustments to her education so she was set up for success off the court as well. That’s where Penn Foster came in.

Hands on experience is certainly important, but you need a breadth of theoretical knowledge before you actually get your hands greasy. Online study is a convenient way to get that knowledge.

At Penn Foster, we have some absolutely amazing students enrolled in a variety of programs. Everyone deserves a shout out, so today we’re shining a light on Jennifer Guidry, Vet Tech Student, Multi-Year Student Ambassador, and military spouse. She made a career change to better fit the military lifestyle using her MyCAA benefits to enroll in Penn Foster College. Here’s her story!

This year, we’ve had an inspiring group of graduates submit their stories to become the 2018 Graduate of the Year. Each finalist had an impressive application and used their knowledge, education, and passion to help their communities and reach their goals. Jonathon Leonard, a Graduate of the Year Finalist, has not only helped his community with his skills; he also plans to advance his career through furthering his education. Here’s his story!