The Career Center remains open and available throughout the summer.

Experiential Learning

PennWest earns career-focused classification

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. 

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Job Shadowing: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get Started

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Paid Internships with the Pennsylvania Auditor General Intern to Hire Program

Are you seeking a paid internship that can lead to full-time employment? The Pennsylvania Auditor General’s Office offers paid auditing internships throughout the year for students and recent graduates who want hands-on experience serving the citizens of Pennsylvania.

Who Is …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Campbell gains perspective, earns award through internship

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 …

By University Communications
University Communications
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Internship Application for Academic Credit (Using Handshake)

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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$330K grant to boost internship experiences

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Students Reveal Obstacles Preventing Them From Taking Internships

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Intern Spotlight with Northwestern Mutual- Luke Treloar, PennWest ’24 (California Campus)

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Pittsburgh Education Recruitment Consortium (PERC) 2024 Educator Excellence Award Winner

Faith Smith, PennWest University – Clarion Campus

Faith Smith ’24 graduated from Pennsylvania Western University – Clarion, where she majored in Secondary Education with a focus on English. Faith’s dedication to the field of education originates from profound experiences throughout her …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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PA Auditor General Honors Noah DiTullio ’25 on National Intern Day

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – Noah DiTullio ’25 of Clarion was one of 11 interns recognized by Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor for the contributions of the Department’s interns on National Intern Day.

DiTullio told exploreClarion.com, “I was born and raised in Clarion, and after …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Contact & Location

Phone
814-393-2323 (Career Center) 724-938-1578 (ELC)
Address

California: 138 Natali Student Center

Clarion: 419 Becht Hall

Edinboro: 241 Baron-Forness Library

California, Clarion, Edinboro, PA

Career Center & ELC Hours

Monday 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-4:00pm