2024 Global Careers Institute (University Park)

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

A GCI focused on undergraduate students took place at Penn State University Park on March 22-23, 2024.

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.

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)