Career Center Support Fund 

Established by the PennWest Career Center, the support fund provides financial assistance for students pursuing select career and professional development opportunities. 

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By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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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 Engagement
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Internship Application for Academic Credit (Using Handshake)

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 …

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

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Sample email to ask about or request an internship from an internship site/employer

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Passion meets purpose: Brianna Fisher’s archival journey

Brianna Fisher is building a future around preserving the past.

“I’m passionate about archival work because I believe in the importance of preserving stories for future generations,” she said. “So much history gets lost as people grow and change, and …

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Should You Let Recruiters Know You’re Open to Work on LinkedIn?

Why Open to Work on LinkedIn Is So Critical

To understand why this feature is so powerful, put yourself in the shoes of a recruiter using LinkedIn – which, by the way, is just about every recruiter since there’s no …

By Jeremy Schifeling
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Bailey Mutschler Tunes in to a Future in Journalism

Finding her frequency

When Bailey Mutschler arrived at PennWest Edinboro, journalism wasn’t even on her radar. A STEM major in her first semester, she never imagined herself stepping behind a microphone, let alone leading a campus radio station or building …

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PennWest Global Online Student Channels Personal Healing into Research and Advocacy

For PennWest graduate student Brooke Christensen, art is more than just creative expression; it’s a lifeline.

As she pursues her master’s degree in counseling with a concentration in art therapy, she’s channeling her own healing journey into research, advocacy, and …

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Graphic Design Alum Makes a Splash on the International Stage

PennWest Edinboro alum Ashton Rider ’23 is making waves in the design world – literally.

Rider, a graphic designer for Scott Enterprises’ Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort in Erie, Pennsylvania, recently earned top honors at the World Waterpark Association’s International …

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PennWest Business Students Gain Career Insights at CFA Society of Pittsburgh Fair

A group of PennWest University students had the chance to sharpen their professional skills and make meaningful employer connections during the 2025 CFA Society of Pittsburgh Career Fair, held Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Rivers Club in downtown Pittsburgh.

Ten …

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PennWest earns career-focused classification

Pennsylvania Western University’s reputation as a career-focused institution is growing. 

The university is now classified “Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning – one of only 135 institutions in the country to achieve this designation. 

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Job Shadowing: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get Started

Ever wondered what it’s really like to work in a certain job? Job shadowing might be your golden ticket to finding out, without the applications, interviews, and time commitment of a full-on internship.

So, What Is Job Shadowing?

Job shadowing …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Informational Interviews-What, Why and how?

An informational interview is a casual conversation, typically lasting around 30 minutes, with someone employed in a career field in which you are interested. It’s different from a job interview as its purpose is not to hunt for job openings. …

By Zoey Reynolds
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