Global Careers Institute

Global Careers Institute (GCI) a professional development program designed to prepare Penn State students for career success in the global marketplace.

A GCI weekend kicks off with a Friday evening welcome dinner including a keynote speaker and 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.

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

International students will be required to complete two additional modules:

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Reach out to the Global Outreach team at globaloutreach@psu.edu with questions.