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The Non-Traditional Learner

“The nontraditional student has become the traditional student. Today’s students do not have a typical age or income level. Instead, they are all lifelong learners pursuing their educational goals throughout their lifespans.”

June 8, 2018 by frankbritt

Penn Foster Graduates Take Their Next Career Steps in a Hot Job Market

This past weekend’s Penn Foster Graduation Ceremony was, as always, one of the most moving days of the year for me.  And as I watched several hundred Penn Foster graduates leave the stage with diploma, certificate or degree in hand, I felt not only a great sense of optimism for them individually, but also for […]

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February 5, 2018 by frankbritt

At a Crossroads in Life, Consider a Jump to a Different Future of Opportunity

(In collaboration with Mike Lewis, founder of the When to Jump movement and author.) “Is this it? Is this what the rest of my life is going to look like?” That’s the question we all keep asking ourselves: What does it mean to live fully and build a career that helps you reach your goals?   […]

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December 23, 2016 by frankbritt

What the Experts Have to Say About Non-Traditional Students

Higher Education Leaders in the field of continuing education gather to discuss common myths (and their hopes) about non-traditional students.  Here is the Q&A with Frank Britt, CEO of Penn Foster. What do you think are the top 3 character traits of an adult learner? Our experience with non-traditional students has shown us that compared […]

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November 8, 2016 by frankbritt

Beyond Empowerment: Engaging Opportunity Youth Through A Team Effort

When leaders in corporate America decide to become engaged on a social issue, they bring a corporate “can-do” mindset to the challenge. So in the case of providing jobs for Opportunity Youth, it’s only natural that many will try to utilize the training practices that have worked for them in the past with their current […]

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December 28, 2015 by frankbritt

Penn Foster’s Rich History: 125 Years of Adapting to the Needs of America’s Workforce

As posted on FosterEDU American education evolved into its current system by adapting to advancements in technology and changes in the labor market. Penn Foster’s history is rooted in response to and growth from these very same changes. Our career-oriented courses not only provide vital training to American workers looking to advance their careers and […]

Filed Under: Education & Training Innovation, Non-Traditonal Learner Tagged With: education, higher education, penn foster, postsecondary education, training

November 25, 2015 by frankbritt

A Day to Be Thankful For: A Letter from the CEO

As posted on FosterEDU As we take the time to reflect upon what we’re most thankful for this holiday season, I am filled with gratitude whenever I get the chance to witness something truly remarkable. Earlier this month, I was fortunate enough to attend Penn Foster’s Scranton-based graduation and student meet-up event, orchestrated for 60 […]

Filed Under: Non-Traditonal Learner Tagged With: graduation, meetup, penn foster

November 18, 2015 by frankbritt

How to Break the Unemployment-Enrollment Link

As posted on FosterEDU A simple, yet troubling rule of thumb drives enrollment to community colleges, for-profit colleges, and some four-year open-access institutions. As reported by Inside Higher Ed, employment and unemployment rates drive spikes in enrollment at these institutions, and play a much greater correlation than other population trends. It’s a logical and consistent […]

Filed Under: Democratization of Access, Education & Training Innovation, Non-Traditonal Learner Tagged With: blended learning, employment, enrollment, unemployment, workforce

November 4, 2015 by frankbritt

What’s Missing from the College Completion Agenda that Could Benefit America’s Economy – A Path to Get There

As posted on FosterEDU The college completion agenda is picking up across the nation. States are seizing the opportunity to set new goals for increasing the number of citizens who hold postsecondary certificates or degrees. The ultimate aim of this initiative is to generate a more skilled, qualified and credentialed pool of candidates to infuse […]

Filed Under: Democratization of Access, Non-Traditonal Learner Tagged With: college, college completion, high school, high school completion, higher education, postsecondary education

September 19, 2015 by frankbritt

Penn Foster Programs Then & Now

As posted on FosterEDU blog Since the 2013 State of the Union address, the Department of Education has renewed emphasis on programs that prepare students with the skills employers demand, particularly in science, technology, engineering and math.1 The department’s 2015 budget reflects this priority, with $170 million earmarked for programs that prepare students for STEM-related […]

Filed Under: Education & Training Innovation, Non-Traditonal Learner Tagged With: courses, economy, education, flexible, history, non-traditional, penn foster

June 29, 2015 by frankbritt

How Job Corps is Combating the Dropout Crisis

As posted on FosterEDU blog Through the juvenile courts and the adult criminal justice system, the United States incarcerates more of its youth than any other country in the world. In 2013, 54,148 juveniles were incarcerated in youth detention facilities alone and approximately 500,000 youth are brought to detention centers in a given year.1  The […]

Filed Under: Non-Traditonal Learner Tagged With: dropout, incarceration, job corps, juvenile, public school, students, training

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Penn Foster CEO & Education Advocate

Frank is CEO of Penn Foster, a leader in career-focused online and blended education. Students, employers and organizations rely on Penn Foster to build the skills and knowledge to power the 21st century workforce. For over 125 years, we have been dedicated to helping people lead more meaningful and productive lives and improving social outcomes through education.

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Creating a national movement to better connect education, career pathways and job creation, while also promoting affordable learning.
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