Happy fall, PennACE members! I hope you all are having a great fall semester. I'm not looking forward to snow but luckily, we aren't there yet. Make sure to take in the fall air before it's gone! Thank you to everyone who made it to the annual conference at Toftrees Resort last May. Make sure to save the date for our annual PennACE conference – May 19-21, 2026, at the Penn Stater Hotel in State College, PA. I enjoyed my first two conferences and look forward to another great

It's time to invite our undergraduate students who have demonstrated knowledge and skill development related to their career via internships, co-ops, field, clinical, or other academic experiential learning experiences to apply for the 2025 JoAnne Day Student of the Year Awards! The PennACE Association recognizes one recipient in each category with a certificate and $250 cash award which will be presented to them by their respective career center. Undergraduate students can a

Do you have a new idea that could make a major impact on your students but don’t have the funds to bring it to life? The grants committee may be able to offer the lifeline you need. We’re excited to offer up to $1,000 in grant funding to support innovative, out-of-the-box projects. Smaller amounts can be granted for proposals that offer a new twist to an old program. This is your chance to bring your unique vision to life and make a lasting impact. Full details and proposal

During Chatham University's Homecoming Weekend (October 3-5, 2025), the Center for Career Development coordinated an Experiential Learning Panel discussion. More information on the program can be found on their Instagram account. The Center for Career Development at Chatham University welcomed 122 students to their Fall Mixer. Additional information and highlights can be found in this article written by one of their student assistants. On August 19 th  Josh Zeigler, Assistan

October 29: PACDA Webinar Career Services – Historical Perspective and Future Outlook, Wednesday, October 29, 2:00 PM. The webinar link will be sent after registration. Registration: https://www.thepacda.org/event-6392706/Registration November 19: The Membership Committee is hosting a Virtual Town Hall  event on November 19th at 12:00 p.m. This casual, virtual gathering is open to both members and non-members and provides an opportunity to connect, share updates, and discus

I hope that you are having a great summer! It was lovely to reconnect (or connect for the first time!) with so many of you at the annual...

What a fantastic few days spent at our annual PennACE Conference in State College, PA! We would like to extend a special thank you to our...

Heidi Schuman and Renée Starek presented at the 2025 NACE Conference in Philadelphia.  They presented a session called Career Readiness...

2025 Conference attendees having some fun together after the awards ceremony! Tip #1:  Utilize LinkedIn! Follow the Pennsylvania...

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PennACE President Sarah Kordish, shares PennACE updates.