THE NEWSLETTER OF PENN FOSTER COLLEGE — September 2011
CHANGING LIVES THROUGH ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE EDUCATION
 
FACES OF PENN FOSTER

My Son Is Watching.
“In 2000, my son’s mother and I ended our relationship. She moved to Pennsylvania with my son. I stayed in Virginia, and it was the first time I had ever been away from my son, and I was miserable.

“Not wanting to be that far from my son, I began applying for jobs in Pennsylvania. Every company that interviewed me asked the same question. “Do you have at least a B.A. degree?” I have five years work experience in management and nine years in finance. Still I was told, “You have everything we need, but the position requires a degree.” Read more...


Debbie J. — “I had career aspirations since I was in high school to work in the medical field, but since I had my first child as a teenager those dreams went to the back burner. I had to finish high school from home and get a job that provided for my family, and I found that job in retail. But while I am thankful for my retail opportunities, I am not satisfied. My passion to help others fuels my inspiration to work in the health-care field.” Read more...

 
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PENN FOSTER ANNOUNCES
SEVERAL NEW PROGRAMS

Penn Foster College is pleased to announce a new Undergraduate Certificate, Foundation Skills for Technology. This Certificate Program provides students with a focused collection of courses designed to promote success in future college-level studies in technology-related fields. Read more...

 
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