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Internships and Hands-on Learning

See where PennWest students are gaining real-world experience during the summer of 2026.

PennWest students gain experience before they graduate — in workplaces, schools, clinics, labs, community organizations and professional settings across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Explore examples of where students are putting their education into action through internships, field experiences, research, student teaching, clinical placements and other career-connected learning opportunities.

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See PennWest Internships in Action

Across PennWest, students turn classroom learning into hands-on experience that builds skills, confidence and career direction.

This PennWest at Work story follows a PennWest Edinboro student putting her education to work through a marketing internship at Snap-tite Hose in Erie. Along the way, she is strengthening her skills, exploring her career interests and contributing to a local company.

Her supervisor — also a PennWest Edinboro graduate — understands firsthand how a PennWest education prepares students for what comes next. Their story is one example of PennWest students and graduates making an impact in workplaces and communities across the region and beyond.

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Summer 2026 Experiences

From Western Pennsylvania to national and international sites, PennWest students are building skills in a wide range of professional settings. Use the filters to explore experiences by region, career area or featured story.

 

Meet PennWest students who are turning classroom learning into hands-on experience and career direction.

This section should feature the strongest stories with images, including internships with organizations such as VisitErie, Community Bank, Pebble Beach, environmental agencies and other high-interest examples.

Ready to Find Your Own Internship or Experience?

Whether you are exploring options, searching for an internship or preparing to earn academic credit, PennWest has resources to help you take the next step.

Search for Internships and Career Opportunities

Use PennWest career resources to search for internships, connect with employers, attend career events and prepare for your next opportunity.
Visit the Career Center

Earn Credit for an Internship

Planning to complete an internship for academic credit? Learn about the approval process, requirements and support available through PennWest.
Visit the Internship Center

Explore Experiential Learning

Internships are one part of a larger hands-on learning experience at PennWest. Learn more about fieldwork, clinicals, research, student teaching and other opportunities.
Explore Experiential Learning

 

Go Places with PennWest

From your first class to your first major career step, PennWest helps you build the experience, confidence and connections to move forward.