California University (Cal U) of PA will be hosting a National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) workshop on July 22, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The topic of this NSEE Experiential Education Academy event will be Strengthening Experiential Education Within Your Institution. For more info. and to register (by July 10), go to www.nsee.org, News and Events.
- Facilitating experiential education, career development and employment of current students and graduates of Pennsylvania colleges and universities.
- Enhancing understanding and cooperation among higher education professionals and employers in Pennsylvania.
- Addressing pertinent issues at the state and local level; and promoting professional and ethical standards of conduct of all parties involved in the hiring process.
- Professional development opportunities through an annual conference, seminars, workshops, and other programs (approved as a continuing education credits provider by the National Board for Certified Counselors and the Human Resource Certification Institute)
- Grant opportunities for members who pursue collaborative projects that support PennACE’s mission and purpose
- An online membership directory and membership listserv which provides access to knowledgeable professionals for training, research, and partnerships
- Opportunities for employers to sponsor initiatives to "brand" your company on campuses via event sponsorships, sporting events, campus lectures series, etc
- Employer access to thousands of students and alumni of member schools for recruitment
- Scholarship opportunities for students of member schools in a co-op/internship
Professional Development Seminar Program: Teaching Professional Skills to Students for Successful Career Paths, July 17, 2009, 9:00 am-5:00 p.m., by Dawn C. Sherman, Assistant Dean for Special Academic Programs, Nichols College. Location: Community College of Allegheny County, Boyce Campus, Monroeville, PA Co-sponsored by WestPACS & PennACE. More info. and to register.
SAVE THE DATE: The 2010 PennACE Annual Conference will be May 26-27, 2010 at the Atherton Hotel in State College. Stay tuned!