Dontay Long has been named one of our Graduate of the Year finalists. After dropping out of high school in eleventh grade, Dontay said he had less opportunities. That's when he decided to enroll in our online High School Diploma Program. "I wanted to move up... I decided not having a high school diploma really sets you back," he said. "Penn Foster offered the best program and I put my time and dedication into getting a high school diploma." Now, Dontay holds a number of certifications and works in the automotive industry as a forklift operator. He plans to own and operate his own carpentry business. Dontay believes Penn Foster helped him succeed and without his high school diploma he'd still be earning minimum wage. "Penn Foster gave me the chance...I'm just honored that I was part of the program." Listen to his story.