Welcome to the Career and Professional Development Center!

We look forward to connecting with you and are committed to providing quality services and developmental opportunities that support the educational objectives of IUP. Our goal is to teach students, by providing career consultation and support, how to become active participants in their own continuing career development.

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News

IUP Students Complete Career and Leadership Skills Academy at S&T Bank

Five students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania were selected for the 2026 Career and Leadership Skills Academy, a strategic collaboration between the PA Bankers Association, IUP, Shippensburg University, Commonwealth University, and Kutztown University.

New Workplace Essentials Certificate Program Helps Professionals Build In-Demand Career Skills

Professionals looking to strengthen their workplace effectiveness and advance their careers have a new opportunity to develop the skills employers value most. The Workplace Essentials Certificate program, a new noncredit training initiative, launched its first cohort in May 2026.

A Strong Spring Semester Starts with the CPDC

The IUP CPDC supports students at every stage of their career journey, from exploring majors and career paths to applying for internships, jobs, and graduate programs.

IUP Career and Professional Development Center Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Organizational Partners With Hall of Fame Awards

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Career and Professional Development Center has announced its fall 2025 Outstanding Organizational Partners, who join the CPDC’s Partner Hall of Fame.

Suit-Up and Stock-Up Drive

As part of IUP’s 150th Anniversary, the Career and Professional Development Center is excited to announce our Suit-Up and Stock-Up Drive, running from October 1 to October 30.