The following services and resources can help employers offering professional and internship opportunities to connect with PennWest students and alumni.
Create a Handshake Account and Post Jobs & Internships
Handshake is PennWest’s online recruiting system. Many universities in Pennsylvania and …
Established by the PennWest Career Center, the support fund provides financial assistance for students pursuing select career and professional development opportunities.
About the Award:
Funding Categories:
Eligibility Requirements:
Application Materials:
Questions?
Please contact Diana Brush at anderson@pennwest.edu.
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 …
The deadline to apply for internship credit is two weeks before the start of the semester in which you plan to intern.
Step 1: Student meets with Faculty Advisor to discuss the following
Step 2: Complete the internship application in …
Students who need to make a great first impression at an interview, internship/job 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 the …
If you want to reach out to an organization/company to see if they would be willing to host an intern, use this example email message to craft your own. Make sure to include why you are interested in interning with …
What is an internship?
“An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting.
Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied …
We have an exciting update on our career center website that will make it even easier to find what you’re looking for!
AI Search is now live on PennWest’s Career Center, and it’s going to change how you find the …
Immigration documents and procedures present complicated bureaucratic challenges for non-U.S. students and scholars. Employment opportunities for F-1 and J-1 international students are restricted. A few key things to be aware of:
As an international student, you may also face additional …
Access Handshake by using the app or visiting PennWest.joinhandshake.com, then sign in with your PennWest credentials*.
*New incoming students will receive a Handshake account once they have a class schedule.
What is Focus 2?
Focus 2 guides users through a reliable, intuitive career and education decision making model to help you make informed career decisions.
By using Focus 2 you can:
Instructions
Once logged in to Focus 2, take the …
Non-Discrimination Policy
PennWest University endeavors to provide an environment that respects, encourages and promotes the talents and contributions of all. The University values a community with a shared sense of purpose where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. PennWest University …
Best practices for writing job descriptions for early talent, and tips on how to post a job on Handshake.
A job description is often a candidate’s first impression of your organization—and one of your most impactful opportunities to stand out …
Date: May 15, 2026
The Class of 2026 is entering a job market that is still shifting—shaped by AI, a growing emphasis on skills, and changing expectations for early talent. The good news? The outlook is a little brighter than it …
Date: May 18, 2026
For decades, one of the pervasive arguments in college recruiting has been the effectiveness of high-tech versus high-touch practices. That argument persists with the integration of AI into college recruiting.
Perhaps one of the key determinations employers …
