Laura Amendola
Marketing Content Specialist
Laura Amendola started her Penn Foster Group career in 2015 in the Education department, where she worked closely with instructors to help students achieve their goals. She has a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature with a minor in Writing from Marywood University. Laura enjoys reading, snuggling with her cat, and recently has formed a love-hate relationship with cooking.
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6 Things No One Tells You About Being a Vet Tech
Becoming a veterinary technician can be a great career choice, but it’s not without its challenges. Learn about some of the details you may not have thought of in this blog so you can make a fully informed decision about your future career.
5 Signs a Career as a Medical Assistant Might Be Right for You
Sometimes, there are signs that help us make decisions for our lives. In this blog, we highlight 5 signs a career as a medical assistant may be right for you. If you’ve thought about pursuing this healthcare role, check out these signs!
From Vet Tech Student to Externship: How to Show Up Like a Professional on Day One
Learn how to make a great first impression and increase the likelihood of being remembered positively at your externship in this blog.
What You Can and Can't Say to Customers as a Pharmacy Technician
If you're a pharmacy technician, you'll need to understand the limitations of your position when communicating with others. Here is an overview of the things you are and are not allowed to say when interacting with customers.
Penn Foster Exams and Grading Explained
Are you curious how exams and grades work in an online school like Penn Foster? This blog post goes over all the types of exams we have for each kind of program and what the requirements are to pass.
The Veterinary Technician Career Path: From School to Your First Job
Learn everything you need to know about becoming and working as a vet tech, plus get advice from our expert, credentialed staff in this blog.
Pharmacy Technician and Sterile Processing Programs: Scheduled vs. Self-Paced Learning with Penn Foster
Choosing between scheduled and self-paced learning? Compare Penn Foster’s Pharmacy Technician and Sterile Processing options to find the format that fits your schedule, budget, and support needs.
6 Advantages of Having A High School Diploma
There are many benefits to having a high school diploma. Obtaining education is a great way to get a new job or move up in your current company. Read on to learn how having a high school diploma can benefit you
How Does Online High School Work?
Have you heard the phrase “self-paced learning” and were unsure what, exactly, that meant? Keep reading to get the lowdown on how a self-paced online high school program works and if it’s right for you.
Can You Graduate High School Early with Penn Foster?
Ever wondered if it’s possible to graduate from high school early? Learn how Penn Foster can make this a reality in this blog post.