Career Services
Venango Campus Transition
Cultural and economic growth in Venango County will get a boost under a plan developed by the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism and Pennsylvania Western University Clarion for the university’s Venango property.
Starting in fall 2024, pending approval by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Associate of Science in Nursing will relocate to the Clarion campus.
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The Center for Career and Professional Development at PennWest Clarion — Venango is dedicated to providing career advisement services specifically for the Venango campus population and, on occasion, to adult members of the surrounding community.
Career Development offers a variety of support to assist students in selecting a college major or making a career choice. Career planning is treated as a dynamic process that is in a state of constant development throughout one's life. Our society offers abundant choices, but careers do not just happen. Suitable career choices are the result of developing a plan through a systematic, multi-step process of self-exploration.
The pathway you follow to your future career should never be left to chance. You can determine the direction of your career and of your professional life with the guidance of our staff and through the use of the many resources we have to offer at Career Development. Some of which include:
- Career Assessment and Exploration
- Job Search Documents
- Enhancing your Interview Skills
- Building Professionalism for the Workplace
- College Transition Information
Schedule an appointment with a career coach via Handshake.
For information on these services and a list of Clarion and Venango specific events visit: www.clarion.edu/careers.
Office Information
Center for Career and professional development
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
venango campus:
Self-service Office location: 123 Suhr Library
Mailing address: 1801 West First Street, Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: 814-393-2323
clarion campus:
Office location: 419 Becht Hall
Mailing address: 840 Wood St., Clarion, PA 16214
GPS address: 909 E. Wood St., Clarion, PA 16214
Phone: 814-393-2323
Fax: 814-393-2054