THE NEWSLETTER OF PENN FOSTER CAREER SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL — November 2010
CHANGING LIVES THROUGH ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE EDUCATION
 
FACES OF PENN FOSTER

“My name is Ryan and I was born in Berwick, Australia. Since I turned 17 and traveled abroad for the first time to New Zealand, I have been fascinated with travel and tourism. Now I am realising one of my dreams by living here in North America in Vancouver, BC. My goals are to become a Canadian citizen, get married, travel to at least 100 countries (43 down on the count so far), have a successful career, and have my own travel television show.” Read more...

 
WHO'S WHO AT PENN FOSTER
Senior Instructor in English and Writing

Carol Sprock has worked in the Education Department of Penn Foster for over 11 years as an instructor in English. Before Penn Foster, Carol worked for two years as Teaching Assistant in the English Department at Calvin College and eight years in teaching at middle and high school levels. Read more...

 
PENN FOSTER FALL GOLF CLASSIC
BENEFITS LOCAL NON-PROFIT

Penn Foster recently held its Third Annual Penn Foster Classic Golf Tournament. Building on previous years’ successful tournaments, there was an impressive turnout this year. All the proceeds collected, which amounted to $5,000, were donated. Read more...

 
CLIMB THE LADDER TO SUCCESS

We are supposed to climb up the ladder to success but with a record high unemployment rate and today’s economy, this is not always the case in our careers. What happens when you lose your job or are forced to make a career move that feels like a step sideways or down? What will your next employer think of the change in direction? Will you be able to advance again? Read how it is possible here...

 
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Ms. Pac-Man and the story of General Computer. In 1981, MIT students started a tech company. They loved tinkering with video arcade games, so they modified code on existing games and turned them into new versions. So began a great business — until they were sued for copyright infringement. Check out what happened.


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