Winter weather conditions may affect in-person office hours. The Career Center is always available virtually on our website and via career@pennwest.edu. 

Career Resources Available to Alumni*



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.

Self Guided Resources

Our website contains many resources to assist with your career planning. 

December 2024 Grads

Got a job? Going to grad school? Tell us about it!

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.


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

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Alumni Resources

Contact & Location

Phone
814-393-2323
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