Ever Wonder What
Our Most Popular
Programs Are?

Here are the top five programs for both Penn Foster Career School International and Penn Foster College in 2006:

Penn Foster Career School International:
Pharmacy Technician
Interior Decorator
Hotel/Restaurant Management
Auto Repair Technician
Electrician

Penn Foster College:
Business Management
Accounting
Early Childhood Education
Civil Engineering Technology
Applied Computer Science

“Many schools do not
work internationally
or are very expensive.
In Penn Foster, I found
that the material
was very complete,
easy to understand,
and the staff always
supported me.”

A. Benitez,
Uruguay

Tell Us Your Story

There is no one better qualified to understand and encourage 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 to continue with and complete their studies. Email your story to [email protected] or mail your story to Jim Healey, Penn Foster, 925 Oak Street, Scranton, PA 18515.

Penn Foster News Archives

July 2006
September 2006
November 2006

In today’s fast moving society, millions of people rely on trained Auto Repair Technicians to keep them on the go. Virtually every car breaks down sooner or later, so trained technicians are always in demand. If you have an interest in auto repair, all you need are the knowledge and the skills to start a new career to take advantage of the great opportunities in the field.

The job market demands specialized job skills, and most employers prefer to hire technicians who graduate from formal training programs. Penn Foster Career School’s Auto Repair Technician Program can provide you with the tools, the training and the skills you need to succeed.

Read the full story.

Penn Foster and Western Union have joined efforts to provide Penn Foster students with a simple process for making guaranteed payments. Using Western Union Quick Pay,SM students will be able to send their payments directly to Penn Foster quickly and conveniently.

This easy, reliable service transfers payments electronically in minutes and eliminates the time delays and multiple fees often associated with other payment methods. Western Union charges a nominal service fee that typically is less expensive than the cost of most overnight services.

Students looking to make time-sensitive payments will find that Western Union Quick PaySM is available in most countries around the world. And…for your convenience, Western Union will accept payment in your local currency, where permitted by law.

To find out how easy it is to make payments using Western Union Quick Pay,SM click here.

Effective November 21, 2006, Penn Foster College implemented a Dean’s List for all students who achieve a 3.4 or greater semester average. Students who give permission to the College are published on the Dean’s List in our newsletter. We are pleased to announce that the following students have recently achieved the Dean’s List honor and have agreed to have their names listed:

Nympha Tillamor Tan
Meddelin, Cebu, Philippines
Applied Computer Science

Victoria Walters
Little Falls, MN
Graphic Design

Katherine Harris
Stocton, MO
Business Management

Steve Friend
Weatherford, TX
Electrical Engineering Technology

Karen Sable
Pittsburgh, PA
Veterinary Technician

Raquel Escobedo
Fortworth, TX
Early Childhood Education

Elena Visoná
Padova, Italy
Applied Computer Science

Amy White
Slidell, LA
Veterinary Technician

Connie Page
Warsaw, NY
Veterinary Technician

Jerry Campos
Santarosa, NM
Accounting

William Joyce
Nicholls, GA
Electronics Technology

  1. Plan Ahead and Practice
  2. Eye Contact
  3. Be Positive
  4. Encourage
  5. Adapt

Click to read the full story.

www.microsoft.com/windowsXP/newsletters. The Microsoft Exploring Windows newsletter is packed with the latest tips and tricks, articles, and helpful advice from experts, and is delivered directly to your inbox every other week. Sign up for this free newsletter.

www.bewebaware.ca. This is a valuable site which raises awareness among parents about the safety issues involved when their children go online. It provides practical information and tools that will equip parents and kids to effectively manage Internet use in the home.