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Bus Trip to University Park Career Fair
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2025 Spring Career Days
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
University Park campus
7am - 7pm
All job categories & types career fair
How to Register for the Trip: Review the information below, then click the REGISTER button here in Engage, pay a $20 refundable deposit electronically, and complete the registration form by January 23rd at 5pm.
Penn State Abington will be offering transportation for one career fair bus trip this semester - this trip on January 28 (Spring Career Day).
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Penn State Abington will provide bus transportation up and back to University Park for the Spring Career Day on January 28, 2025. There is no overnight stay. We depart at 7am and return around 7pm.
Deposits will be refunded within seven business days following the trip only to those students who board the bus and participate in the trip. No shows and cancellations after January 24th at noon will not get the deposit back.
Why should Penn State Abington students participate?
- Penn State Spring Career Days is one of the largest collegiate career fairs in the nation. Over 200 employers will recruit for internships and full-time jobs at this event, with many opportunities in Greater Philadelphia and around the country.
- Every Penn State Abington student will receive a free professional Penn State padfolio.
Your Resume
You are encouraged to have your resume reviewed before January 24th. Follow these resume tips and upload your resume today in Nittany Lion Careers to have it reviewed by a member of our staff.
Your Appearance
- Wear Business Professional attire (This is a MUST. You will not be able to board the bus if you are not dressed professionally.)
- If you do not have business professional attire, dress slacks and a dress shirt/blouse is acceptable, along with clean/professional shoes.
- Our Career Closet in Career & Professional Development may be able to help you with professional attire. You must inquire about the Career Closet before Friday, January 24th for assistance. Reach out to careers-ab@psu.edu.
- You are responsible for communicating with your instructors IN ADVANCE that you will be absent from class. A letter excusing you from classes will be given to you when you board the bus. This is a University-sponsored event and your absence should be excused.
- Your Registration and deposit are a commitment to attend.
- Preparation is key! Use the tips on the Career Days website or check out the Penn State Career Guide. Have your resume reviewed by Penn State Abington Career & Professional Development by uploading it to Nittany Lion Careers.
Timeline
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. | Meet at Penn State Abington Athletics Building |
| 7:15 a.m. | Depart Penn State Abington Athletics Building |
| 7:20 a.m.-7:30 a.m. | Stop at Lions Gate to pick up Lions Gate students (this pickup is ONLY for students living at Lions Gate) |
| 9:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. | 15 minute stop at PA Turnpike Service Plaza near Harrisburg |
| 11:00 a.m./11:15 a.m | Arrive at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park |
| 11:15 a.m.-2:50 p.m. | Attend the Career Fair |
| 2:50 p.m. | Meet back at bus to depart |
| 3:00 p.m. | Depart University Park |
| 4:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 15 minute stop at PA Turnpike Service Plaza near Harrisburg |
| 6:45 p.m./7:00 p.m. | Arrive back at Penn State Abington Athletics Building |
| 6:45 p.m./7:00 p.m. | Arrive back at Lions Gate (second drop-off stop) |
Questions about participating?
Reach out to Career & Professional Development at careers-ab@psu.edu, or visit us in Lares 206.