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The Career Center

We assist Purdue University Northwest students and alumni in making connections with employers for a successful future.

Services

Connect with Career Center experts and explore our advising and counseling services!

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Resources

Looking for the next step on your path? Discover resources to help you plan a rewarding career that’s right for you.

EXPLORE OUR RESOURCES

Our Impact

PNW graduates land with some of the top employers in the nation.

– 97% placement rate for College of Nursing graduates*

– Top industries for PNW grads: Healthcare and Accounting*

– 94% placement rate for College of Technology graduates*

National Prestige

PNW alumni hold positions in some of the world’s most renowned companies including Microsoft, Amazon and Marriott.

Local Roots

Top local employers of PNW graduates include La Porte Hospital, Michigan City Area Schools and Parkview Health.

Diverse Industries

PNW graduates find careers in thriving industries such as healthcare, manufacturing and education.

* Statistics taken from 2023-24 Next Step Survey.

If there’s something you want to get involved in, such as research, an internship or job, don’t be afraid to reach out. Make those connections and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.

Anthony Powell

Also, try to work during school – it gives you experience, a foot in the door and connections to make your job search easier.

Navi Beesetti, a fourth-year Management major in the College of Business spent her summer as a product manager intern at Microsoft.

My internship helped me make progress and improve upon my product management, communication and team-working skills

The Career Center helped me choose my majors and helped me with interviews and networking. I received multiple interviews and/or offers for internships, including two "Big 4" public accounting firms.

Resources

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For Students

Explore student resources through the Career Center and make connections with employers for a successful future.

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For Alumni

Regardless of when you graduated, what you studied or what campus you graduated from, your diploma gives you access to career resources from our Career Center.

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For Faculty

In your role as faculty or staff, chances are that students will approach you with questions related to choosing majors, finding internships, applying to graduate school or landing jobs.

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For Employers

Looking for more information about how to hire PNW Pride candidates? We are eager to tell you why PNW students and alumni are a great fit for your organization.

Upcoming Events

Sep 23

Fall 2025 Career Expo

The Fall 2025 career fair is being held for students and alumni of Purdue University Northwest that are seeking full time employment and internships across all industries and academic majors.

Sep 29

Nursing Transitions Healthcare Employer Meet and Greet Fall 2025 (Hammond)

The Nursing Transitions Healthcare Employer Meet and Greet is a networking event for sophomore and senior nursing students of PNW in their Foundations and Transitions to Professional Practice course in collaboration with our College of Nursing.

Sep 30

Nursing Transitions Healthcare Employer Meet and Greet Fall 2025 (Westville)

The Nursing Transitions Healthcare Employer Meet and Greet is a networking event for sophomore and senior nursing students of PNW in their Foundations and Transitions to Professional Practice course in collaboration with our College of Nursing.