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

Our goal is to make it easy to recruit at PennWest!
We can help you plan your recruiting strategy to build your brand and successfully recruit our diverse and talented students and graduates across all three PennWest campuses – California, Clarion and Edinboro – and our online students.


Handshake is PennWest’s recruiting management system. Employers can create an account and connect with PennWest in Handshake to post positions and recruit our students and graduates. 



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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.

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Competing for College Talent: What They Want and How to Give It to Them

January 27, 2025 | By Mimi Collins

Each year, NACE asks soon-to-be new college graduates what they want in a job and an employer. Over the 20+ years we’ve been collecting these data through our annual student survey, we’ve consistently …

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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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 …

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Employer Resources

PennWest University Employer Policies

Read this document for eligibility requirements and restrictions to post jobs and recruit on campus.

About Handshake Job Roles for Employers

Handshake provides 380+ Job Role groups, identified by our team using resources such as Career Interests, user research, majors, and …

Explore student clubs & organizations across PennWest campuses

Use the Engage platform to filter clubs and organizations by campus and interests! Please note: Some contact information may only …

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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