The Career Center is here for you! We’re open regular hours during finals week and throughout winter break to support your career needs. Please note: winter break availability may vary; check back for updates.

Employers

Welcome to the PennWest University Career Center!

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.

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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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Policies & Best Practices 

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Your Future, Your Way: Career Growth with PennWest (The Power of PennWest Podcast)

What does it take to turn a college experience into a career launchpad? In today’s episode, we follow the journeys of students who are doing just that – through internships, mentorships and career development opportunities that are shaping their futures. And from …

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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PennWest Global Online Student Channels Personal Healing into Research and Advocacy

For PennWest graduate student Brooke Christensen, art is more than just creative expression; it’s a lifeline.

As she pursues her master’s degree in counseling with a concentration in art therapy, she’s channeling her own healing journey into research, advocacy, and …

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Edinboro’s Taney Basinger Honored as ATHENA Young Professional Award Nominee

When PennWest Edinboro senior Taney Basinger steps into a studio or classroom, her energy and drive are immediately evident. Whether leading an animation project, mentoring new students, or curating social media content for a national landmark, Basinger embodies the qualities …

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Employer Resources

PennWest University Employer Policies

PennWest University Employer Policies

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

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Contact & Location

Phone
814-393-2323 (Career Center) 724-938-1578 (ELC)
Email
recruit@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 & 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