2025 Global Careers Institute (University Park)

Global Careers Institute (GCI) a professional development program designed to prepare Penn State students for career success in the global marketplace. Penn State Global, with support from partners around the University, is working to expand on our previous successes at GCI and deliver the 5th GCI conference in fall of 2025. Students can join us at Penn State University Park on April 4th-5th, 2025.

A GCI weekend kicks off with Friday evening networking opportunities and continues into Saturday with conference sessions led by leading alumni, faculty, and staff all focused on students interested in global careers. GCI is intentionally designed to serve the needs of international students and domestic students alike. Refreshments will be provided throughout the weekend, with a full meal provided on Saturday at lunch.

Participation in the Institute is competitive and by application only. Students from all campuses are considered and lodging and transportation is offered for students from outside of the region. All students invited to participate in the GCI weekend are required to complete online modules prior to attending the March conference.

The Global Careers Institute includes a suite of online courses comprised of five modules. All participants will be required to take these three online learning modules:

  • Global Careers Institute Orientation
  • Career Resources and Opportunities
  • Resumes and Employment Communications
  • Completing the CQ Credential Masterclass

International students will be required to complete two additional modules:

  • Introduction to Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Important Dates and Deadlines

Priority Deadline: February 28th, 2025

Deadline to complete online modules will be one week before the event (February 21st).

Apply now to start preparing for your global career success: https://linktr.ee/gopsu

For more information about Penn State’s Global Careers Institute, contact the Global Outreach team at globaloutreach@psu.edu.