Char Brower, a psychology major with a sociology minor from Erie, Pennsylvania, has found their academic and personal paths converging during a meaningful internship at Refuge Therapeutic Services. For Brower, the experience has been more than a learning opportunity; it …
Experiential Learning
February 01, 2023
A PennWest psychology professor is collaborating with two undergraduates on research into stress, anxiety and mindfulness.
Through a multi-site, empirical study, Dr. Michael Baranski, from the Department of Criminal Justice and Psychology at the California campus, and …
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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 …
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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 …
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Are you searching for a paid internship that can lead to full-time employment? Have you obtained your Associate degree within the last 6 months or are you currently enrolled and pursuing your Bachelor’s degree as a rising junior, senior, or …
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February 17, 2025
Emily Campbell believes that every person is created with inherent dignity and that it’s vital for that dignity to be honored. When she observed that women around her and globally were not receiving adequate medical care, it …
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Step 2: Complete the internship application in Handshake
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Hours and Credits
Credits for internship courses generally range from 3-12, subject to program requirements. …
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Pennsylvania Western University has received a three-year, $332,000 grant from the McElhattan Foundation to enhance student internship experiences and meet workforce needs in Clarion and Venango counties. The three-year grant will provide stipends for PennWest students pursuing paid or unpaid …
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January 27, 2025 | By Kevin Gray
When students responding to NACE’s 2024 Student Survey were asked to identify the obstacles preventing them from participating in internships, their responses revealed they attributed their decision to a lack of time, concerns over …
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