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Career and Employment
 
GSE Career Networking Fairs
Friday, February 29
Spring Career Fair (with Non-Profit/Social Impact Section)
11:00am - 4:00pm
Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge & Hall of Flags
 
Wednesday, March 5
Graduate School of Education K-12 Career Fair
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Houston Hall, Hall of Flags

 

Career Services
McNeil Building, 215-898-7531
www.upenn.edu/careerservices/

Career Services and GSE sponsor an annual Career Networking Day each spring to provide students with an opportunity to meet with representatives and alumni from K-12, higher education, foundations, government, research/policy institutes, social service agencies, intercultural and ESL organizations.  GSE students nearing completion of their degree program are invited to submit their resumes and C.V.'s for publication in the GSE Resume Book. The book, sent to department heads and deans, presidents of professional associations, superintendents, policy institutes and departments of education, showcases our outstanding graduates to prospective employers. The Center's counseling services include individual interviews with counselors to discuss career options or review resumes. Counselors also conduct resume writing workshops, interview tactics and informational sessions. The web site lists and information about workshops and available positions.

Sharing Your Expertise Mentoring Program 
GSE Alumni Relations, 215-898-9794
As GSE students, your time spent at GSE is important. At the Alumni Relations office, we know your desire to effectively make as many networking and career connections as possible.Our GSE Alumni are an immediate and willing valuable resource of knowledge and experience.We seek to enhance the relationship between the academic practices of the university and the experiences of the professional world by establishing learning relationships between current students of Penn GSE and its alumni.We currently offer all GSE students this"connection" through our Sharing Your Expertise Mentoring Program. To learn more about the program and apply to be a student mentee, please access the Alumni & Friends site. For additional information please contact GSE Alumni Relations, at 215-898-9794.

Job Referral Service
102 Franklin Building, 215-898-6966
The Job Referral Service assists non-work study students in obtaining part-time, full-time and summer employment. Listings are maintained of job openings on campus and throughout the greater Philadelphia area. After receiving a referral from the office, the student may contact the prospective employer directly. All University students or their spouses are eligible to use this service.

College Work-Study
Student Information Center, 215-898-1988

Students who have shown financial need on their GAPSFAS form may be awarded up to $2,000 under the Federal College Work-Study Program. Students are able to select from a variety of positions located throughout the entire University campus and approved off-campus, non-profit, or governmental organizations.

Human Resources
3401 Walnut Street
www.hr.upenn.edu

The Employment Office is the central source of information about permanent jobs available at the University. Open positions are posted at the Human Resources web site.

 

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