The Career Center remains open and available throughout the summer.

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. 



The PennWest Recruiting Connection

The following services and resources can help employers offering professional and internship opportunities to connect with PennWest students and alumni.

Create a Handshake Account and Post Jobs & Internships

Handshake is PennWest’s online recruiting system. Many universities in Pennsylvania and …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Opportunity to Grow, Advance Tops Wish List for Class of 2026

Date: May 15, 2026

The Class of 2026 is entering a job market that is still shifting—shaped by AI, a growing emphasis on skills, and changing expectations for early talent. The good news? The outlook is a little brighter than it …

By Mary Gatta, Ph.D.
Mary Gatta, Ph.D. director of research and public policy
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AI in the Job Search: Students’ Attitudes, Expectations, and Experiences

Date: May 18, 2026

For decades, one of the pervasive arguments in college recruiting has been the effectiveness of high-tech versus high-touch practices. That argument persists with the integration of AI into college recruiting. 

Perhaps one of the key determinations employers …

By Kevin Gray
Kevin Gray senior editor
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Employer Resources

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

The unique communities of California, Clarion, and Edinboro help shape the campus experience at PennWest. Each campus is heavily involved …

PennWest’s ACBSP-accredited entrepreneurship certificates are intended for tomorrow’s innovators who strive to acquire the entrepreneurial knowledge and skills to thrive …

Contact & Location

Phone
814-393-2323 (Career Center) 724-938-1578 (ELC)
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