The Career Center is here for you all summer! Staff availability may vary, but we're always just a click away. Enjoy the break!

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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Are college career fairs worth it? Information from Handshake

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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Handshake’s 2025 Internships Index

Internships are evolving. Here’s what you need to know.

Internships have always been an important step in the college-to-career journey, and that’s true now more than ever. Today’s students rely on internship experience not only to stand out in a …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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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 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 …

PennWest University Admissions

PennWest is bigger, better, and more than ready to provide you with the resources and opportunities you need to fulfill …

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