Internship Application for Academic Credit Using Handshake

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Hours and Credits

Credits for internship courses generally range from 3-12, subject to program requirements. The number of credits …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Navigating the Conversation about “What Are You Going to Do with That Major?”

The holiday season is a time for joy, gratitude, and of course, a series of questions from relatives around the dinner table. For many college students or recent graduates, one common question takes center stage: “What are you going to …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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What is Experiential Learning?

You may have heard the term “Experiential Learning” as you explore or are attending a university or college. Simply defined, Experiential Learning is learning through doing and through reflection on that doing. It can also be thought of as “hands-on” …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Students can use the Career Closets at PennWest Clarion & California

Students who need to make a great first impression at a job interview, internship opportunity, student-teaching assignment and more can go wardrobe shopping on campus. Be confident in your look and find the appropriate wear for your career field at …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: tips from the autism society of Northwestern Pennsylvania

Equip your organization with the tools to foster an environment where every individual’s potential is valued. Embrace neurodiversity and witness the positive transformation it brings to your workplace.

Working Environment
Workplace Options

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Competing for College Talent: What They Want and How to Give It to Them

January 27, 2025 | By Mimi Collins

Each year, NACE asks soon-to-be new college graduates what they want in a job and an employer. Over the 20+ years we’ve been collecting these data through our annual student survey, we’ve consistently …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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$330K grant to boost internship experiences

Pennsylvania Western University has received a three-year, $332,000 grant from the McElhattan Foundation to enhance student internship experiences and meet workforce needs in Clarion and Venango counties. The three-year grant will provide stipends for PennWest students pursuing paid or unpaid …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Students Reveal Obstacles Preventing Them From Taking Internships

January 27, 2025 | By Kevin Gray

When students responding to NACE’s 2024 Student Survey were asked to identify the obstacles preventing them from participating in internships, their responses revealed they attributed their decision to a lack of time, concerns over …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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PennWest Tutoring Services

PennWest provides on-site peer tutoring services on each campus. Appointments are highly encouraged, but walk-in sessions are welcome!

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Intern Spotlight with Northwestern Mutual- Luke Treloar, PennWest ’24 (California Campus)

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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How to Write a Reference Letter

Employers often review reference letters and conduct reference checks to verify a graduate’s background and qualifications.

If you are asked to provide a reference letter, consider these questions:

The reference letter should be communicated in good faith to other individuals …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Skills Employers Seek on a Resume

Employers considering candidates to fill job openings are looking for evidence that college graduates can—or, with further development, will be able to—do the job. With this in mind, college students from the Class of 2025 entering the job market should …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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How to Format a Resume with Freelance Work

Whether you’ve spent years working independently or you’ve taken on side projects to grow your skills, freelance experience can be a powerful addition to your resume. It shows you’re self-disciplined, versatile, and experienced. Properly highlighting this type of work can …

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