Step 1: Student meets with Faculty Advisor to discuss the following
Step 2: Complete the internship application in Handshake
Application Tips
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 …
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” …
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 …
PennWest University, in partnership with the McElhattan Foundation, is proud to offer the McElhattan Grant Internship Program — a unique opportunity that brings together talented students and local organizations to build a stronger, more connected regional workforce in Clarion and Venango …
Let’s be honest: writing a cover letter isn’t anyone’s favorite task. Whether you’re a student applying for an internship or a recent grad launching your career, it can feel like a chore and sometimes, even pointless.
So why do we …
The Career Center is committed to fostering connections between students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers. To ensure the most effective use of resources and maximize impact, this policy clarifies the roles and responsibilities of Career Center in event planning. This …
If you’ve ever spent hours perfecting your resume design by picking the perfect color palette, adding icons, maybe even adding a bar graph to show off your “Excel proficiency,” then you may be shocked to find out this is likely …
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 …
📣 Our latest report showcases the incredible impact we’re having on student success:
📈 Boosting Student Persistence: We’ve seen a strong link between Career Center engagement and student persistence. Students engaged with us showed a 7.5 percentage point higher persistence rate compared …
Summer appointments are now available for the Writing Center. We are offering the following Writing Center Zoom hours:
Monday 10 a.m. to noon.
Tuesday 4-6 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon; 1-3 p.m.
Thursday 4-6 p.m.
Friday 12-2 p.m.
All campuses will draw from the same hours/appointments. Interested …
Congratulations on graduating! Your hard work has paid off and it’s time to celebrate! 🎉
Handshake Access for May 2025 Grads
As a PennWest graduate, you have access to our career management platform, Handshake. Search for and apply to jobs and …
Neurodiversity Career Connector – Neurodiversity@Work Roundtable Job Marketplace
A simple way for candidates to see the type of roles and skill sets companies are hiring for and how to apply to each company. The Neurodiversity @ Work Employer Roundtable is a …
