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| Summer Reads for the Career Conscious |
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According to a Harris Interactive survey, 35 percent of Americans say reading is their favorite pastime. But let’s face it, for many of us it’s hard enough to find time to read a book review — let alone an entire book!
Fortunately, the slower pace of summer — with its long days and trips to the mountains or beach, offers more opportunities to crack open a book or two. Here are some recommendations for career-conscious individuals who are reading for both pleasure and profit.
Best books for JOB HUNTERS, click here.
Best books to ENLIGHTEN (and IMPRESS), click here.
Best books for PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS, click here.
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| For Graduates of Penn Foster High School… |
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Many of our current Penn Foster High School students are planning to continue their education after graduation. If you are a graduate of Penn Foster High School and have since enrolled in a university or career school, please send along the name and location of the institution to [email protected]. Your fellow students would appreciate your help!
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| Tell Us YOUR Story |
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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. Email your story to [email protected], or mail it to Jim Healey, c/o Penn Foster, 925 Oak St., Scranton, PA 18515. We would love to hear from you. |
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| Penn Foster News Archive |
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Riding a motorcycle can be awesome. It takes you far away from your troubles and can help you relieve the stress of everyday life. It can give you hours of enjoyment, either by yourself or with a group of your buddies.
 Now’s the time of the year when the weather turns just right and you want to take your bike out on the road for your first ride. But before you go cruising, make sure your motorcycle is in good mechanical condition. Click here to view our list of items you’ll want to check over and inspect.
Checking your bike can save you expensive repairs down the road and ensure your safety. Most riders will take their bikes to their nearest dealers or to their favorite mechanic to do all of this, but you can save a lot of money by doing it yourself. The Penn Foster Motorcycle Repair Technician Program can show you the way. Whether you’re a long-time rider or just a novice weekend warrior, we can give you the knowledge and the tools to keep your motorcycle running at peak performance. The training you receive will not only save you money on costly repairs, but it will also give you the opportunity to make money doing repairs on other bikes in your area. So impress the other bikers and make money at the same time. Learn more about our Motorcycle Repair Technician Program.
Do you have a favorite Hog movie? Do you know who starred in some of the top motorcycle movies? Take our Motorcycle Movie Quiz and try to match the actor(s) to the movie he starred in.
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World Environment Day is a United Nations-designated day to increase worldwide awareness of environmental issues and is celebrated every year on June 5. This year, employees of Penn Foster participated in the event by sprucing up the Student Service Center grounds and planting a new Autumn Purple Ash tree in the front of the building. If your local town did not plan any activities to officially celebrate World Environment Day, take some time today to do something on your own. Plant a tree, clean up a section of road near your home, pledge to recycle more this year, or follow some of the tips in Top 10 Things You Can Do to Reduce Global Warming.
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(ARA) — After years of studying, new graduates must find something else to do. And while most grads know how to dress appropriately, have their resume in order, and have solid experience, most are nervous about the initial steps when meeting interviewers.
As grads get ready to take on the job market, here are some etiquette tips from Peggy Post, the great-granddaughter-in-law of Emily Post, today’s leading authority on etiquette and 1-800-FLOWERS.COM’s etiquette expert who will give grads a leg up. By following five simple steps with everyone they meet, grads will be well on their way to success, click here.
Courtesy of ARAcontent |
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