The PennWest Career Center is open 8 am - 4 pm April 28- May 2.

The Career Center is also here for you all summer! We're mostly virtual, and staff availability may vary, but we're always just a click away. Enjoy your break!

Alumni

Graduates from California, Clarion and Edinboro are hard-working innovators. Creators. Leaders. They enrich their communities and exemplify what we’ve always known about our universities – they prepare students for fulfilling lives after graduation, lives of service to their families, their communities and the broader world.

Career Resources Available to Alumni*

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Includes access to job postings, virtual and in-person career fairs and employer recruiting events. 

Choose your graduation date to learn how to access Handshake.

Recent Grads (Past 150 Days)
2019-Present
prior to 2019

Self Guided Resources

Use the many digital resources to assist with your career planning. 

Job Searching
Graduate School Preparation
Writing Resumes & Cover Letters
Join the PennWest LinkedIn Career Network

Alumni Career Coaching Appointments

Alumni can meet individually with their assigned Career Coach for one additional semester after graduation.
Example: December 2024 & January 2025 graduates appointment access expires on May 30, 2025.
Qualified alumni can email career@pennwest.edu to request an appointment.

May 2025 Grads:

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*Alumni are defined as an individual who is not enrolled for the current or upcoming semester and has been awarded a degree.

Disability Job Search Website Curated by Integrate Autism

Published on April 18, 2025

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Are college career fairs worth it? Information from Handshake

Published on March 25, 2025

Employers reveal what they look for at a career fair, and how you can stand out.

Not sure whether to sign up for a career fair? This should convince you! Employers come to career fairs because they genuinely want to …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Guide To Professional Attire (With Examples)

Published on March 25, 2025

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 Events and Outreach
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Alumni Resources

Resume Guide

Resume Guide

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Resume Checklist

Resume Checklist

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Official Transcripts

Official Transcripts

Alumni and students can request official transcripts online through the National Student Clearinghouse. You can provide the recipient’s contact information …

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Integrate Employer Connect Program

Integrate Employer Connect Program

An interactive networking program that occurs annually and is designed for autistic and neurodivergent jobseekers to facilitate education, communication, and …

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Learning LinkedIn- Create a Great Profile

Learning LinkedIn- Create a Great Profile

Watch the videos in this course to see how to create a great LinkedIn profile!

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Contact & Location

Phone
814-393-2323
Email
career@pennwest.edu
Website
https://career.pennwest.edu
Address

California: 138 Natali Student Center

Clarion: 419 Becht Hall

Edinboro: 241 Baron-Forness Library

California, Clarion, Edinboro, PA

Career Center 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