We want to open our New Year’s message by sincerely thanking you for being a part of the Penn Foster Family. Whether 2009 was your first year with us or you’ve been with us for several years, we are grateful to all of you for choosing Penn Foster to help you reach your educational goals.

The true measure of success for any school can only be determined by evaluating the success of its students. And 2009, we’re pleased to say, has been another great year for Penn Foster and you…our students. Read more...

ERIC G. of Ali Al Salem, Kuwait

“I dropped out of high school halfway through because my mother was hit by a car. So I had to go to work and help with the bills. I deployed to Iraq when I was 19 and that is where I completed my High School Diploma through Penn Foster. I then went to Kuwait, and I am getting my Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. I don’t get any days off, and I work 12 to 14 hours a day. I study before work each morning.” Read more...

JOHN C. of Florida

John C. is working toward his Associate Degree in Business Management. John currently serves as the Manager of IT Security and HIPAA Security Officer for Memorial Healthcare System in Broward County, Florida. Read more...

We are excited to announce the first Penn Foster Virtual Yearbook to honor the graduates of 2009 who have completed their diploma and degree programs. This yearbook is the first of its kind for Penn Foster and includes the student’s photo, program of study and a quote or saying that embodies their individual personalities. “The yearbook is a testament to the determination and commitment shown by each one of Penn Foster’s students,” said Connie Dempsey, Chief Academic Officer of Penn Foster. View the yearbook here or find it on the Student Center page on www.pennfostercollege.edu.

Penn Foster College has launched a new Associate Degree in Fashion Merchandising. The new program covers the many functional areas of fashion merchandising, including fashion promotion, textiles, retail management, marketing, buying, and merchandising. Graduates of the program will have the necessary skills to seek employment in the fields of merchandising, sales management, marketing, e-commerce, and retailing.

According to an article on WorldWideLearn.com, “The glamour and creativity of a career in fashion design draw many people to the industry, making the field particularly competitive, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Internships and education can help prospective designers break in. Average salaries for fashion designers are just under $56,000, although no career training program can guarantee future earnings or job placement. Salaries do vary widely, with the lowest 10 percent earning lower than $28,000 and the highest 10 percent netting more than $112,000.”

Interested students should consider the fact that more than two-thirds of fashion designers are employed in either New York or California before deciding on a new career. For more information visit our Fashion Merchandising Degree.

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!

Choose from hundreds of items. You can also show your school spirit with a new backpack, hooded sweatshirt, t-shirt, sport bottle, or other item. Enter coupon code E6480. Coupon Expires 2/19/10. Visit Bookstore Now!

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Recycling On The Job — Whether you work in an office or on a construction site, new ways to save money, save energy, and pollute less are being used every day. View short clip here.

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