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” …
Step 1: Student meets with Faculty Advisor to discuss the following
Step 2: Complete the internship application in Handshake
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About the Application Process
Hours and Credits
Credits for internship courses generally range from 3-12, subject to program requirements. …
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 …
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 …
Think 9-to-5 isn’t your thing? Welcome to the party. Many students and grads crave more freedom, and freelancing offers just that. As a freelancer, you choose your clients, rates, and schedule. No micromanaging boss, no dependencies on your colleagues, just …
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 …
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.
*Includes …