Good morning and welcome back to campus and the start of the fall 2025 semester! We hope your first week of classes went well and that you're feeling energized and ready for a successful semester at IUP!
As you settle in and prepare for the academic year, don’t forget—your IUP Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) is here to support you every step of the way in your career journey. Whether you’re exploring your options, searching for internships or jobs, or building your professional skills, we have resources, events, and people ready to help.
Here’s how you can get started:
- 1:1 Career Coaching (in-person, Zoom, or phone)
- Résumé/Cover Letter Reviews (email us your professional documents at resume-review@iup.edu)
- Career Fairs and Networking MeetUps (held both on and off campus)
- Career Readiness Workshops and Panels featuring enthusiastic employers and alumni
- Free Professional Headshots with our Professional Photo Booth – no appointment needed!
- Exclusive Experiential Learning Programs like The Washington Center and Disney College Program
- Online Resource Library – packed with tips on interviewing, writing résumés, negotiating offers, and more!
- Digital tools such as BrightJUMP by ADP – a comprehensive career readiness platform designed to help students build skills, explore career paths, and confidently navigate the job search process
Check out our full event calendar and visit iup.edu/career for the latest updates. Many of our events are livestreamed on our Facebook page for easy access, and some events (e.g., Professional Panel Series) are offered via Zoom as well.
We are especially excited about our upcoming events that feature IUP alumni and employers who are eager to connect with students like you! Ready to take the next step? Schedule an appointment with one of our team members anytime. Our office in B20 Stabley Library is also a welcoming space to study, meet, or ask questions—we’d love to see you there!
Wishing you a fantastic semester! We’re here for you!
The IUP CPDC Team