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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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 …
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 …
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 …
Finding her frequency
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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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 …
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. …
