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Why Penn Foster?

  • All programs delivered online, so you can learn new skills from home
  • Receive industry-recognized certificate upon completion of your program
  • World-class academic and motivational support from Penn Foster faculty and staff
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ProTradeNet® and Neighborly® have teamed up with Penn Foster to offer online apprenticeship and skills training programs to employees of various Neighborly brands franchise owners! Through Penn Foster, you can now begin building the new skills you need to launch or advance your career. All of Penn Foster's programs are self-paced and delivered online, meaning you can learn these skills on your own time and from the comfort of your own home. Let Penn Foster’s 130+ year history of skills training help propel your career! 

If you are an employee of  Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter®, Aire Serv®,  Mr. Appliance®, The Grounds Guys®, Mr. Handyman®, ShelfGenie®, or Precision Door®, you're eligible to enroll in one of the six programs listed below. 

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Online Apprenticeship Programs

Electrician Apprenticeship

Penn Foster’s online Electrician Apprenticeship program consists of courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant for performing residential electrical jobs in a variety of settings, to go along with the OJT (on the job training) your employer will provide. The FastTrack program, which serves as Year 1 of the Apprenticeship, is designed to give the apprentice the skill sets required to get them in the field and generating revenue for the apprentice and the company.

Program Details
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Lessons in this program include:

  • Electrical Fundamentals
  • Electrical Safety and Tools
  • Reading Electrical Drawings, Schematics, and Blueprints
  • Conduits, Cables, and Conductors
  • Electrical Components and Devices
  • Working with Residential and Small Commercial Electrical Systems
  • HVAC Systems
  • The National Electrical Code®
  • Troubleshooting and Electrical Contracting

Program Cost: $749 – FastTrack/Year 1; $998 each Years 2, 3 and 4

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Plumber Apprenticeship

Penn Foster’s online Plumbing training program consists of eight courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant to becoming a plumber. Plumbing classes will cover how to read blueprints and select and install piping and plumbing fixtures, as well as the basic codes, regulations, and standards that plumbers encounter, to go along with the OJT (on the job training) your employer will provide. The FastTrack program, which serves as Year 1 of the Apprenticeship, is designed to give the apprentice the skill sets required to get them in the field and generating revenue for the apprentice and the company.

Program Details
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Lessons in this program include:

  • Introduction to the Building Trades
  • The Trades of Plumbing and Pipefitting
  • Plumbing and Pipefitting Tools
  • Modern Plumbing, Part 1
  • Modern Plumbing, Part 2
  • Math for Plumbers and Pipefitters, Part 1
  • Modern Plumbing, Part 3
  • Math for Plumbers and Pipefitters, Part 2
  • Finish Plumbing
  • Reading Piping Prints
  • International Plumbing Code

Program Cost: $749 – FastTrack/Year 1; $998 each Years 2, 3 and 4

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Skills Training Opportunities

HVACR Technician (Apprenticeship coming soon!)

Penn Foster's online HVAC technician consists of eight courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant for performing HVACR repair jobs in a variety of settings, including school systems, manufacturers, and large organizations that have commercial systems to cool or refrigerate products.

Program Details
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Lessons in this program include:

  • Orientation to HVACR
  • Math for the Trades and Nature of Electricity
  • Fundamentals of HVACR
  • Refrigeration Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Residential and Light Commercial HVACR Systems
  • HVACR System Design and Installation
  • Commercial Refrigeration and HVACR Maintenance

Program Cost: $749

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Appliance Repair

Penn Foster’s Appliance Repair Program consists of nine online units of study to help you gain knowledge and training relevant to the field. Appliance repair classes will cover topics such as appliance repair basics, electronics, gas appliances, kitchen appliances, laundry appliances, and more.

Program Details
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Lessons in this program include:

  • Introduction to Appliance Repair
  • Electricity, Electronics, and Gas for Home Appliances
  • Clothes Dryers
  • Clothes Washers
  • Ranges, Ovens, and Cooktops
  • Dishwashers
  • Microwaves
  • Sealed Refrigeration and Freezers

Program Cost: $749

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Landscape Technology

Penn Foster’s online Landscaping Technology program consists of seven units of study to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant to the field of landscaping technology. Landscaping classes will cover landscape ecology, plants, and design, as well as landscape construction, installation, and maintenance.

Program Details
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Lessons in this program include:

  • Introduction to Landscaping
  • The Landscape and Horticulture Industry
  • Garden Ecology
  • Landscape Plants
  • Landscape and Garden Design
  • Landscape Construction, Installation, and Maintenance

Program Cost: $749

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Carpenter

Penn Foster’s online Carpentry training program consists of seven courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant to learn carpentry. You'll learn carpentry basics, such as design techniques and principles, as well as learn the use of construction materials, processes, and tools. Classes include preparing and implementing interior and exterior projects.

Program Details
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Lessons in this program include:

  • Introduction to the Building Trades
  • Math for Trades
  • Understanding Construction Drawings
  • Building Codes and Building Layout
  • Lumber, Building Materials, and Fasteners
  • Hand Tools and Power Tools
  • Foundations and Concrete Work
  • Floor Framing
  • Wall and Stair Framing
  • Roof Styles, Framing, and Finishing
  • Windows, Doors, and Insulation
  • Siding, Porches, and Decks
  • Drywall Techniques
  • Finish Floors and Ceilings

Program Cost: $749

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What is Penn Foster?

Penn Foster is a leader in online education, with a 130+ year history offering career training solutions for in-demand careers. These programs are offered online and can be completed at a pace that's comfortable for you. As a Penn Foster learner, you also receive 24/7 access to your courses, as well as a supportive online community of students and faculty.

How do I enroll in a program?

Once you've reviewed the programs listed on this page, click on the "Apply Now” or “Enroll Now" button to fill out the application or enrollment form with your credit card payment information.  After you submit and sign your enrollment agreement, you will receive a welcome email with instructions on how to log into the online learning portal to start your program.

How do I access the courses?

All course content will be delivered through Penn Foster's Student Portal. You will have access to your course content upon logging into the Portal for the first time.

What are the benefits of online learning?

We know you have a busy schedule. By delivering these programs online on a mobile-friendly platform, you are offered the flexibility to learn when and where you want, around your work schedule. Furthermore, our programs are self-paced so you can move through the content at a speed that's right for you.

 

What are the benefits of the Apprenticeship programs?

A registered Apprenticeship program can lead to nationally recognized credentialing and/or a path to trade licensure. Plus, with the required OJT (on-the-job training), apprentices receive practical hands-on training from their employer, to go along with the theoretical ‘book work’ that Penn Foster’s training provides.

Can I cancel my enrollment?

You may cancel or change a program, within 6 days, by contacting Penn Foster by phone at 800-231-3054 or by email at clientsupport@pennfoster.edu to formally process a cancellation.