The Professional Development Center at Westminster College is here to help you identify and work towards your career goals and post-graduation aspirations. We offer assessments, resume review, mock interviews and more. Whether you are looking for assistance with finding your major, searching for opportunities to network with alumni, preparing for graduate school or landing that perfect internship, the Professional Development Center will help!
While some aspects of your future career plans are uncertain, we hope to help you make confident and informed decisions about your ability to showcase your experiences at Westminster College.
Plan for success. Take advantage of unexpected opportunities. Use our services as you experience different phases of the career preparation process.
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The Professional Development Center provides superior services to help students discern their academic and vocational interests. Through innovative programming, individualized support, and connections with the Titan Network of alumni and friends, students are empowered to lead lives of meaning, integrity, and success in the 21st century workforce.
Professional Development Center staff members are committed to:
The Professional Development Center will be distinguished by and assessed for services that lead to:
Class of 1964 Golden Anniversary Celebration Class Project
This fund was established by members of the Class of 1964 as a gift to the College in honor of their Golden Anniversary Celebration in October of 2014.
Recognizing the value of experiential internship opportunities as a way for students to enhance their classroom study through the exploration of career options and acquisition of professional skills, and recognizing that in today’s working environment significant expense can be associated with high-quality internship experiences, the Class of 1964 has chosen to endow The Class of 1964 Intern Sponsorship Fund.
Income from this fund will be used annually to provide competitive funding for students who accept eligible, credit-worthy unpaid internships. The sponsorship is administered through the Westminster College Professional Development Center where an application process requiring a personal statement, resume and unofficial transcript is in place together with an established timeline for application submission.
Applications are reviewed by a committee of Professional Development Center counselors, Westminster College faculty and College administrators. Final selection is at the discretion of the Internship Coordinator.
Applications can be picked up in the Professional Development Center. Deadline for application is the 3rd Monday in April.
Recognizing the value of experiential internship opportunities as a way for students to enhance their classroom study through the exploration of career options and acquisition of professional skills, and recognizing that in today's working environment significant expense can be associated with high-quality internship experiences, Mr. and Mrs. N. Craig Fetters, II have endowed The N. Craig Fetters, II '64 and Linda Wood Fetters '65 Intern Sponsorship Fund.
The sponsorship is administered through the Westminster College Professional Development Center where an application process requiring a personal statement, resume, and unofficial transcript is provided, along with a completed application.
Applications are reviewed by a committee of Professional Development Center counselors, Westminster faculty and administrators. Final selection is at the discretion of the Internship Coordinator.
One sponsorship will be awarded each year and the deadline is the 3rd Monday in April.
Please stop in the Professional Development Center for more information.
Westminster College, in cooperation with the IM4Q grant coordinator, Dr. Gary Lilly, has endowed funds to support internships that benefit the mental health/intellectual disabilities population.
Income from this fund will be used annually to provide competitive funding for 1 student who accepts an eligible, credit worthy, unpaid internship in the mental health/intellectual disabilities area, with preference given to internships located in Western PA. The sponsorship is administered through the Westminster College Professional Development Center where an application process requiring a personal statement, resume, and unofficial transcript is in place together with an established timeline for application submission. The deadline is the 3rd Monday in April.
Please stop in the Professional Development Center for more information.
This Fund was formalized in 2021 by Dr. Christie and Mr. Benjamin Nelson in support of the mission of Westminster College to help men and women develop competencies, commitments, and characteristics which have distinguished human beings at their best.The liberal arts tradition is the foundation of the curriculum continually designed to serve this mission in a rapidly changing world.
This fund is awarded to enhance their classroom study through the exploration of career options and acquisition of professional skills, and recognizing that in today's working environment significant expense can be associated with high-quality internship experiences, Dr. and Mr. Nelson have chosen to endow The Dr. Christie and Ben Nelson Intern Fund.
Income from this Fund will be used annually to provide competitive funding for students who accept eligible, unpaid or underpaid internships, co-ops, and similar programs. The sponsorship is administered through the Westminster College Professional Development Center where an application process requiring a personal statement, resume and (if available) offer letter from an organization, company, nonprofit, NGO, or related stating pay amount (or lack thereof) and location of position. Applications are reviewed by a committee of Professional Development Center staff, Financial Aid Director, Westminster College faculty and College administrators. Final selection is at the discretion of the Professional Development Center.
All application materials must be complete and submitted by March 31 of each year. Please stop in the Professional Development Center for more information.
The first step in searching for a job is to know what you’re looking for. That means setting goals and gaining focus. You can do that by:
Once you start searching you want to:
Establish and utilize a network of professionals, friends, family, faculty and alumni (LinkedIn, Professional Networking Symposium)
Document your experiences - As you prepare for your internship and job search we want to make sure your toolkit is packed and ready to go. You’ll be surprised at what skills you’ve acquired through experiences that you can weave into your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile to make yourself stand out to employers.
The first step is to take a look at the skill areas that employers look for when searching for interns and new hires. It’s time to think about experiences you’ve had in your organizations and involvement, classes, volunteering, and employment. In addition, consider how to demonstrate that you possess the competencies that employers desire.
Handshake is the ultimate career network for students. It will become your one-stop-shop for launching your career.
Handshake offers many exciting new features, including:
Your profile is preloaded and ready to go. Click on the icon, fill out your profile and start searching for jobs and internships.
Once you have joined, please take a few minutes to view some short training videos.
LinkedIn is your chance to make a strong first impression with networking contacts online. Your LinkedIn profile provides a snapshot of your qualifications to potential employers and networking contacts. Your profile is also often one of the first things that appears in a Google search for your name.
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