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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 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 17, 2014 by frankbritt

Academic & Professional Advancement: 4 Pros of Career College Opportunities

As posted on FosterEDU blog Year after year contentious dialogue continues to circulate around a four-year college education, insomuch it’s practically become trite to hear about. High tuition rates, swollen student loan debt and languishing employment opportunities for college grads perpetuate the skepticism over a college education that concerns academia, American households, and our youth. […]

Filed Under: Education & Training Innovation Tagged With: academic, career college, college, diversity, employment, high school, higher education, job market, postsecondary, postsecondary education, professional, skill development

February 28, 2014 by frankbritt

Penn Foster to Lead Panel Discussion at 2014 SXSWedu Conference

Scranton, PA (Feb. 28, 2014) — Penn Foster, a leader in career-focused online and hybrid education designed to address the skills gap in America, will lead a panel discussion, “Online Education as a Passport for Learning,” at the SXSWedu Conference on Tuesday, March 4th in Austin, Texas. At SXSWedu, innovative leaders come together to discuss the future of American education and […]

Filed Under: Non-Traditonal Learner Tagged With: higher education, middle-skills, online education, SXSW

August 18, 2013 by frankbritt

TedX Litchfield, Passport for Learning (Presentation)

Passport for learning: Frank Britt at TEDxLitchfieldED 2013 from Penn Foster Education Inc.

Filed Under: Non-Traditonal Learner Tagged With: college-readiness, higher education, nontraditional_learner, online education, postsecondary education, TEDx, Ted_talk

May 27, 2013 by frankbritt

The Trillion Dollar Problem: Can We Solve the Student Debt Crisis?

About a year ago, news broke that student loan debt surpassed the trillion dollar mark. While this number is discouraging, it hardly seems surprising. Paying for college has always been one of the many things parents worry about, and, although it is receiving more attention now, student debt has been a problem for years. In […]

Filed Under: Democratization of Access Tagged With: career, debt, debt crisis, higher ed, higher education, student loans

May 18, 2013 by frankbritt

Recapping the Angel Ed Student Debt Forum

Student debt is a hot topic on many lips, and the center of attention at Angel Ed’s Student Debt Forum. We brought together thought leaders in innovation, academia, and youth enrichment to discuss the issues, as well as begin coming to a consensus on the action steps needed to make headway on “the elephant in […]

Filed Under: Democratization of Access Tagged With: angel ed, career-readiness, college-readiness, debt, higher education, student debt, transparency

February 18, 2013 by frankbritt

The New Normal Distance Learning and New Education Options

This presentation provides an overview of the landscape of distance learning and its importance in higher education. There are more options than ever before, and we seek to outline the potential pathways for students and their families to consider. The new normal distance learning and new education options from Penn Foster Education Inc.

Filed Under: Democratization of Access Tagged With: choice, distance, distance_learning, education, higher education, higher_ed, student

January 13, 2013 by frankbritt

Democratizing Education: Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of…Higher Education?

The idea that every person should have access to affordable education isn’t new—Thomas Jefferson proclaimed it essential to any democratic nation. In 1789, Massachusetts served an important historical role in requiring government provide school for all. Education, however, remained mostly private and inaccessible for the masses due to 18th and 19th century views of the public as “barbaric.” […]

Filed Under: Democratization of Access Tagged With: affordability, higher education, online education, online learning

November 14, 2012 by frankbritt

Governor’s Advisory Commission on Postsecondary Education: Report and Recommendations

November 2012- The Commission has met numerous times with the purpose of analyzing the current state of Pennsylvania‘s postsecondary system, identifying challenges and possible areas for improvement, and formulating recommendations to strengthen the system in both the short and long terms. Four working groups (Workforce Needs, Accessibility and Affordability, Administration and Financial Structures and Collaboration) […]

Filed Under: Education & Training Innovation Tagged With: accessibility, affordability, higher education, postsecondary education

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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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