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” …
PennWest provides on-site Peer Tutoring services at each campus. Appointments are highly encouraged; walk-in sessions are welcome too! Appointments can be made through Starfish by clicking the three-bar menu and selecting “courses.” You will see a Peer Tutoring service card …
PennACE recognizes the achievements made by undergraduate students enrolled at member institutions (including PennWest) who have completed internships, co-ops, field, clinical, or other academic experiential learning experiences with the JoAnne Day Student of the Year Awards.
Undergraduate students can apply …
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 …
Nearly 90% of the college Class of 2024 indicated that their institution prepared them for the next step in their career, according to results of NACE’s 2024 Student Survey.
In fact, 57% characterized their institution as preparing them very or …
Internship experiences put PennWest graduates at the head of the pack
Internships combine knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application in a professional setting. This summer, dozens of PennWest students are out in the community gaining hands-on, …
Conversations about the future are not always welcome by students, especially when it comes from a family member. Additionally, you may not feel like it is your place to invade, or you may feel concerned about your student’s future. However, …
An informational interview is a casual conversation, typically lasting around 20-30 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. …
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Jessica Hunter (JH): Jesse, for those of us that have not had the pleasure of meeting or working with you, please tell us a little bit about who you are and how you got to where you are today.
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All are welcome to view our most recent outcomes data for the class of 2023: www.pennwest.edu/career-outcomes
Comprehensive data and legacy data for internal stakeholders (faculty & staff) can be found here by logging in with your PennWest ESS credentials.
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By Tim Stobierski published June 2, 2020
If you’re considering going back to college, you may be considering the various arguments for and against the value of earning a bachelor’s degree.
Many professionals cite “the ability to make more money” as …
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