Global Programs

Deadline for application to Global Careers Institute is Dec. 11

The event will be held March 17-18, 2023, at University Park

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State Global and Career Services will co-host the Penn State Global Careers Institute, a professional development program designed to help Penn State’s international and domestic undergraduate and graduate students prepare for career success in the global marketplace.

The Institute Conference will be held on March 17th and 18th, 2023 at the Smeal Business Building at University Park campus. Participation in the Institute is competitive and by application only. The deadline for application for the Institute is December 11th. Students may click here to apply.

Featured speakers will include prominent Penn State alumni from a wide range of business and industry around the world, such as:

  • Dr. Ken Graham, strategy, leadership, and change consultant, member of the Penn State Global Advisory Council 
  • Jamie Klingler, writer, activist, speaker and co-founder of Reclaim These Streets, London 
  • Eduardo Cordova, founder at Neon4Business, G20 Young Global Changer, El Salvador & London
  • Jonas Larsson, CEO at Future Wrk Ventures, Sweden

“Our international alumni are a big source of pride for Penn State,” said Richard Spicer, assistant director of Global Outreach. “Having alumni who have seen success in their own careers come back to Penn State and share their experience and wisdom is a great benefit for students.”

Students will have the opportunity to network with alumni and speakers throughout the weekend event.

All students invited to participate in the Institute are required to complete online modules prior to attending the March conference. More information can be found on the Global Careers Institute website or by contacting Global Outreach team at globaloutreach@psu.edu

Last Updated November 30, 2022