The Career Center remains open and available throughout the summer.

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Guide To Professional Attire (With Examples)

In this article, we take a closer look at the different types of business attire, examples of clothing types and the situations they’re appropriate for.

Business attire is the clothing you wear in professional settings. You might decide how to …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Tips to use AI The Right Way for A Resume

Two things are true:
Here’s how to use AI tools the right way
Fix your writing
Make your resume shorter and more compact
Get feedback and tips to improve it

Adapted from ‘The truth about AI and resumes’ by Pamela …

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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Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: tips from the autism society of Northwestern Pennsylvania

Equip your organization with the tools to foster an environment where every individual’s potential is valued. Embrace neurodiversity and witness the positive transformation it brings to your workplace.

Working Environment
Workplace Options

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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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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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