The Career Center is here for you! We’re open regular hours during finals week and throughout winter break to support your career needs. Please note: winter break availability may vary; check back for updates.

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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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College Is Worth It: Class of 2024 Says College Prepared Them Well for Their Careers (NACE)

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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How to Talk “Career” With Your Student 

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, …

By Hailey Fry
Hailey Fry
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Informational Interviews-What, Why and how?

An informational interview is a casual conversation, typically lasting around 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. …

By Zoey Reynolds
Zoey Reynolds
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Students can use the Career Closets at PennWest Clarion & California

Students who need to make a great first impression at an interview, internship/job 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 the …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Do what you love- Hailey Fry spends summer getting creative experience via Internship

https://www.pennwest.edu/news/do-what-you-love

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Outcomes Data-Class of 2023*

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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So, what does the Registrar’s Office Do?

The Office of the Registrar is the “Keeper of the Academic Record.” We ensure integrity and accuracy with a students’ academic history. We facilitate registration, make updates to academic records, evaluate transfer credit, and provide services, such as transcripts and …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Employers Cite Internships as Recruiting Strategy with Highest ROI

Employers overwhelmingly believe hosting internships is the recruiting strategy that yields the highest return on investment (ROI) leading to entry-level hires, according to preliminary results of NACE’s Winter 2022 Quick Poll On Spring Recruiting And Career Services.

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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How To Dress for a Job Interview (With Examples)

When preparing for an interview, think of selecting your interview attire as the icing on the cake — that final detail that pulls all your efforts together. When you choose clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident you’ll have a better …

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