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IUP Career and Professional Development Center

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The IUP CPDC offers a vast array of services for career-oriented students and graduates.

Our goal is to help students to become more confident in their professional development and networking abilities so they can make informed career decisions.

10/28/2026

Hey Hawks, here are some upcoming events you should know about!

✨ Environmental Science MeetUp

Are you interested in pursuing a career in fields related to the environment? Join the CPDC and the Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences for our Environmental Sciences MeetUp. You'll be able to connect with professional organizations, learn about internships and job opportunities, and more!

✨ The Skills Employers Want: Understanding Soft Skills

Join the IUP Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) for The Skills Employers Want: Understanding Soft Skills — a session focused on the essential interpersonal and professional skills that set candidates apart in today’s job market. Learn how to identify, develop, and demonstrate key soft skills such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving. This workshop will help you understand what employers are really looking for and how to showcase these strengths in your resume, interviews, and workplace experiences.

✨ Professional Panel Series: Career Paths Outside Your Major

Join the CPDC for this Professional Panel series presentation discussing career paths outside of your major. This panel will feature alumni who are in roles that do not align with their original major.

10/19/2026

Hey Hawks! Are you looking for job or internship opportunities? Take a look at a few of the posts we hand picked and see if any of them are up your alley.

Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and apply! Good luck in your search.

10/18/2026

Your career isn't something you need to figure out overnight! The words you use can shape your mindset. Be kind to yourself as you navigate through this process.

Need help figuring out your next step? Schedule an appointment with the CPDC or stop by our office today!

10/08/2026

Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity to bring together employers and students to connect about internships!

If any employer is interested, please reach out!

09/30/2026

Hey Hawks, here are some upcoming events you should know about!

✨TWC Information Session

Are you looking for an internship that will allow you to gain practical, professional experience? The Washington Center (TWC) partners with more than 400 internship sites in D.C. and across the country, and they work with students one-on-one to help them secure internships that align with their interests and career goals. Come to this information session, hosted by the IUP CPDC, to talk to a TWC representative and learn all about their Academic Internship Program.

✨Professional Panel Series: What I Wish I'd Known in College

Join the CPDC for this Professional Panel Series presentation discussing the things our graduates wish they would have known while in college. Want to know tips and key things you should do while enrolled at IUP? This panel is for you!

✨Networking & Mentorship

Join the IUP Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) for Networking and Mentorship — an engaging session focused on building meaningful professional connections and finding mentors who can guide your career journey. Learn effective strategies for networking both in person and online, initiating professional conversations, and maintaining lasting relationships. This workshop will help you expand your network, gain valuable insights, and make the most of mentorship opportunities during college and beyond.

✨My Cool Career

Join the CPDC 2-3 times a semester for these events where students can network and learn about cool career paths from select IUP alumni and friends. Presenters will share their career journey, answer questions, and engage attendees in discussion. Students can attend an in-person watch party at North Dining Hall where free meal vouchers* will be provided. Please note: to receive the complimentary voucher, students must arrive by 11:20am and stay for the duration of the event.

✨Healthcare Career MeetUp

Interested in a career in healthcare? Join us and explore careers in healthcare, learn about internship and job opportunities, and connect with IUP alumni and recruiters from healthcare organizations.

09/28/2026

Register for the Etiquette Dinner by today for $10 or after today until October 5th at 4:30pm for $15! Register via the IUP CPDC!

09/28/2026

We are excited to announce that Dr. Cyndy Strittmatter, former Associate Dean for Administration in the Eberly College of Business, has been recognized as an exemplary partner to the IUP CPDC and was awarded an IUP CPDC Partner Hall of Fame Award. Dr. Strittmatter’s unwavering support of students’ career readiness—both during their academic journey and beyond—has had a lasting and meaningful impact, and her dedication to this work has never gone unnoticed.

We are especially grateful for the many ways she consistently championed CPDC’s programs, services, and mission. Whether promoting CPDC initiatives or welcoming our team into her academic college to engage directly with students on career and professional development topics, she exemplified what true collaboration looks like.

IUP has been incredibly fortunate to benefit from her leadership, collaboration, and deep commitment to student success. The relationships she cultivated, the opportunities she created, and the trust she placed in our office have made a difference for countless students and will continue to influence how partnerships are formed across campus for years to come.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Cyndy Strittmatter on this well-deserved honor!

09/24/2026

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Nicole Clevenger, faculty member in the Eberly College of Business, has been recognized as an exemplary partner to the IUP CPDC and was awarded an IUP CPDC Partner Hall of Fame Award. Dr. Clevenger’s commitment to students’ career readiness and professional development is evident in both her teaching and her engagement with our office, and it has made a meaningful difference for the students she serves.

We are especially grateful for the many ways she actively promotes CPDC’s programs, services, and events, as well as for her intentional integration of career development opportunities—such as the mock interview and etiquette dinner programs—into her academic courses. By embedding these experiences directly into the classroom, she helps students make clear connections between their academic learning and the professional skills they will need beyond IUP.

The CPDC is fortunate to have such a supportive and engaged colleague who recognizes how career and professional development complements academic instruction. Her advocacy and collaboration not only strengthen our work but also enrich the learning experience for her students in lasting ways.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Nicole Clevenger on this well-deserved honor!

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B20 Stabley
Indiana, PA

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17243572235

Website

http://www.iup.edu/career

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