What does it take to turn a college experience into a career launchpad? In today’s episode, we follow the journeys of students who are doing just that – through internships, mentorships and career development opportunities that are shaping their futures. And from our career center’s executive director who discovered his passion while attending a PennWest campus.
Today’s guests include:
- Lauren Bryant is a May 2026 grad at PennWest California from Beaver Falls, PA. She’s completed internships at WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, FOX Weather in New York, and is currently interning at WTOV-TV in Steubenville. Lauren has also job-shadowed at KDKA-TV and the National Weather Service.
- Lanie Franklin, a dual animation and illustration major at PennWest Edinboro, gained hands-on experience through a summer internship with ARTS Oil City. She contributed to signage design and launched the Artist Spotlight series, deepening her connection to the local arts scene.
- Kyle Bennett is an international student from Trinidad and Tobago studying Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering at PennWest California, with minors in Marketing and Graphic Design. A black belt in Karate, he founded and leads the PennWest Martial Arts Club.
- Dr. Josh Domitrovich, a Western PA native and six-year USAF Pennsylvania Air National Guard veteran, holds degrees in HR management and an MBA from Clarion, plus a Doctor of Education from IUP focused on gamification and engagement. A NACE-certified career coach, he’s presented nationally and published with NACE.
