In honor of Veterans Day, Penn Foster recognizes our students who are serving our country and their families for their commitment, courage, and sacrifice. This issue of Penn Foster News is dedicated to them. Originally known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day is the international holiday which commemorates the ending of World War I in 1918. Veterans Day is also called Remembrance Day and Poppy Day in other parts of the world.

JENNIFER K. of Hampton, VA

“Just knowing how much more I can accomplish with my degree is so motivating (not to mention the pay raise once I become licensed!).”

“My name is Jennifer, and I am in the Penn Foster College Veterinary Technician Program. I married my husband in December 2005, when he joined the United States Coast Guard. At the time, I was a manager at McDonald’s and wasn’t too happy with where my career life was going. We were transferred 500 miles from our families, and I knew it was time to buckle down and start something for myself.” Read more...

SHANNON J. of Panama City Beach, FL

“Since this is a distance learning college, I will be able to continue my studies overseas when my husband and I move to Italy in 2010. I think this is one of the best decisions I have ever made for my future and that of my family. ”

“I was so excited to come across this program. I am a busy mother of a three-year-old daughter named Maya and a one-year-old son named Kyle, a proud wife of a United States Air Force sergeant, who is away for a year on duty in South Korea, as well as a family child care provider for the United States Air Force. I am going to use my Early Childhood Education degree toward national accreditation and to further my career.” Read more...

SGT. DONALD P.
of Elmira Heights, NY

“Penn Foster is the perfect situation for deployed soldiers. There is not a lot of pressure like other schools put on you.”

“I am currently a student taking the Business Management Associate Degree Program. I was born in Elmira, NY. After high school graduation, I enlisted in the USMC. I spent three years at 8th & I marine barracks in Washington D.C. I then spent one year in Okinawa, Japan. Nice place, by the way. I spent two further years in the inactive reserve for the Corps. I moved to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, about 60 days before Hurricane Katrina demolished the area I lived in.” Read more...

FACT: Penn Foster was the FIRST distance education school to work with the military and has been providing education programs to our military service men and women for almost 90 years.

Eligible military spouses are now able to receive up to $6,000 of MyCAA Financial Assistance that can help them pursue education, training, licenses, certificates, and degrees. Your benefits go further with our low tuition, so you can get your college degree or train for a new career. Click to learn more about MyCAA Financial Assistance. Visit our Website Penn Foster military support, or call our military support team at 1-800-233-0259 to learn more about the programs that may be available to you!

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With all the news about the environment and global warming, green jobs seem to be the common buzzword today. Green jobs are often associated with environmental sustainability, hybrid cars, alternative fuels, and melting ice caps. According to a Fast Company article, with growing unemployment, green jobs may be the option many of us need to remain employable. Here is a link to the article Top Ten Green Jobs.

We’re proud to announce a new partnership with Frontier® Communications Corporation. Penn Foster students and alumni are now entitled to a discount of up to 13% off of the cost of Frontier’s® high-speed Internet service and a discounted price on Frontier’s® Digital Satellite TV Service through Dish Network® when you sign up for unlimited U.S. Long Distance Voice-Calling with Frontier® High-Speed Internet. Also, as part of this agreement, our students and alumni will have the opportunity to choose a package that qualifies them for a 7% discount off of Frontier’s® “Peace of Mind” storage backup service. To take advantage of the high-speed Internet satellite TV and long-distance voice calling offers, simply visit: my.pennfoster.com/offers. After you complete the form, a Frontier® representative will contact you within 24 hours to complete the process. For more information on Frontier’s® “Peace of Mind” Service Packages offered through Penn Foster, go to pennfoster.frontierhelp.com.

Click here to view the list of students who have recently achieved the Penn Foster Dean’s List honor and who have agreed to have their names listed. Congratulations to all!

Check out the Penn Foster BLOG. Meet other students or grads. Read what other students have to say. Our hopes are to create a space where we can interact with our visitors about real-world student thoughts and experiences, distance education trends, online learning opportunities, and education in general.

Penn Foster College now offers a new Associate Degree Program in Fashion Merchandising. More details to come.

Visit our bookstore to choose from hundreds of items including books, sweatshirts, t-shirts, tote bags, and other Penn Foster merchandise.

Does your company have jobs to advertise? Penn Foster will post your job openings to our students and graduates. Email JobPostings@pennfoster.edu.

There is no one better qualified to encourage our students than someone who has personally experienced and met the challenges of distance learning. Many students need inspiration, motivation, and support just to enroll, as well as continue with and complete their studies. Graduates — We want to hear from you, click here.

Please check and update your personal information to avoid unnecessary delays receiving important communications and shipments, including your course materials. Simply log on to www.Pennfoster.edu, click on Student Login and enter your User Name and Password. From your student homepage, click on the “My Student Account” tab, then select “Update My Personal Information” and/or “Update My Email Address” under the “Change Information” section.

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