At Abington, it's referred to as Expo-tential: A record number of employers attend the annual Abington Fall Career Expo results in countless connections for students.
The Abington law school forum started off with a political twist - word had leaked that panelist Lynne Abraham had decided to run for mayor of Philadelphia. “I am candidate for mayor of Philadelphia,” the onetime Philadelphia district attorney said before she and the other panelists discussed career options with the students.
Find a mentor...where does one even begin? For many, it’s a nerve-wracking concept, akin to a blind date. The annual Diversity Alumni Mentoring Luncheon gives Penn State Abington students a jump-start on developing these critical relationships.
David and Michael Israeli, the third generation to lead a Philadelphia manufacturer, recently committed time and funding to customized training for their front-line supervisors. The decision enabled the Israelis to tackle two challenges common in business: developing and retaining key employees, thus avoiding the expense of hiring and training new workers; and helping employees become better decision-makers.
This is where the corporate training experts at Penn State Abington Continuing Education came into the equation and designed a plan specific to the goals of the 60-year-old firm: to provide 10 supervisors with advanced training relevant to their work environment and to do so on site.
Despite doubts about the national economy, more employers than ever turned out at the Abington Spring Career Expo - and many more of the recruiters were alumni.
Students attending the Penn State Abington Law School Forum last week likely didn't expect Lynn Abraham, the gritty former Philadelphia district attorney, to offer them a dose of motherly advice.
