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

PennWest students gain hands-on experience during summer internships

Internship experiences put PennWest graduates at the head of the pack

Internships combine knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application in a professional setting. This summer, dozens of PennWest students are out in the community gaining hands-on, …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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INTERNSHIP MEANING AND DEFINITION: A NACE GUIDE

WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP?

NACE defines an internship as a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional workplace setting (across in-person, remote, or hybrid modalities). …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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What is Experiential Learning?

You may have heard the term “Experiential Learning” as you explore or are attending a university or college. Simply defined, Experiential Learning is learning through doing and through reflection on that doing. It can also be thought of as “hands-on” …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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THE CLASS OF 2023: INEQUITY CONTINUES TO UNDERPIN INTERNSHIP PARTICIPATION AND PAY STATUS

Each year, NACE surveys students to identify trends, attitudes, and behaviors, and to examine how those behaviors correlate to outcomes. Internships and their role in career preparation and outcomes has been and continues to be a key area of inquiry.

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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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