Career Services
Bush Campus Center, Rm. 202 · (570) 327-4502 · Fax: 570.321.5545
Life Skills/Career Guidance Programs
New Choices/New Options Career Development Services are available to eligible Penn College students and those considering attending college.
Considering college? Attending this program can be very helpful.
You must attend a minimum of 60 hours to meet grant funding requirements.
Penn College students interested in declaring or changing your major:
Visit Career Exploration online or stop by Counseling Services in Bush
Campus Center, Room 204.
New Choices/New Options
This program offers single parents, displaced homemakers, and under employed individuals interested in non-traditional, by gender, occupations the opportunity to build the self-confidence needed to cope with life and face new responsibilities. Participants also explore the benefits of entering 'non-traditional by gender' * programs of study at Penn College.
During a three-week workshop, participants assess their interests, values, and abilities in order to make career decisions and set goals for their future. The program also offers basic computer skills training, job search assistance, and help in understanding the local labor market – in order to assist participants in finding employment or continuing their education.
Services include:
- Résumé preparation
- Job search strategies
- Interviewing skills
- Job shadowing opportunities
- Apprenticeships (when available)
- Personal enrichment
Currently enrolled students who meet the guidelines of eligibility will meet with the Coordinator of New Choice/New Options to establish their course of action to fulfill the program requirements.
Limited financial assistance for college/vocational training and employability training is available to program completers who meet eligibility requirements.
* ‘Non-traditional by gender’ programs have enrollments at Penn College that are greater than 75% of one sex. New Choices/New Options offers support for individuals interested in entering nontraditional fields.