Partner with Penn State Liberal Arts to access high-impact, workforce-ready talent
Our students bring critical thinking, communication, and adaptability to roles across industries
Not sure where to start? We’ll help you find the right approach.
Where Our Students Succeed
Core Competencies:
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Written and verbal communication
- Research and synthesis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Adaptability
- Global and social awareness
Top Industries:
- Consulting and Professional Services
- Government and Public Sector
- Nonprofit and Social Impact
- Technology and Digital Innovation
- Media and Communications
- Healthcare Administration
Ways to Engage
Recruit Talent
- Post jobs and internships
- Nittany Lion Careers is Penn State’s centralized recruiting platform, connecting employers with students and alumni across the University. Through the platform, employers can easily create an account, post job and internship opportunities, and promote events directly to Penn State students.
- Attend recruitment events (e.g., career fairs, networking receptions, summits)
- Host info sessions
Build a Talent Pipeline
Build your talent pipeline through internships that provide meaningful, hands-on experience for students while helping you identify and develop future hires.
Engage with Students
- Speak in classes like our Professional Development Course
- Meet with student organizations
- Participate in workshops/panels
- Host students for employer site visits
Partner Strategically
- Experiential learning projects
- Career and professional development sponsorship
Student and Outcome Highlights
The skills I developed in critical thinking, concise writing, and understanding global issues helped me adapt quickly and contribute effectively at my internship.
Ahmed Al Saleh, Political Science, United Nations
Chapel InternsEconomicsInternship
Kayla Lynch
’25
Economics
Economics
Kayla was a participant in the Chapel Executive Internship Program the last two years, which gave her the opportunity to work at future employer Marex. In 2024, she served as a risk management intern, where she worked under senior leadership at the world’s largest privately owned nonbank futures commission merchant and monitored and analyzed the risk of large portfolios while producing daily risk reports of each portfolio.
Chapel InternsInternship
Ben Lindgren
’26
International Politics
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Community, Environment, and Development
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Spanish (minor)
International Politics
Community, Environment, and Development
Spanish (minor)
Ben spent this past summer in Austin, Texas, working in corporate sustainability as an intern with Whole Foods Market and Amazon. In his role, he assessed the sustainability practices of Whole Foods’ private-brand suppliers, from farm operations to processing facilities, in support of Amazon’s company-wide decarbonization strategy.
Chapel InternsInternship
Katie Dallas
’26
English
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Women's Studies (minor)
English
Women's Studies (minor)
As a purpose communications intern, Katie assisted in shaping the storytelling surrounding Nike’s “Great Place to Work” campaign and “People, Planet, Play” framework.
The “Great Place to Work” campaign highlighted Nike as a positive work environment, especially for sports lovers. Katie helped create messaging, drafted content and analyzed logistics for the campaign, leading Nike to reach over 22 million Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers on social media.
Chapel InternsEnglishInternshipWomen's Studies
Katie Dallas
’26
English
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Women's Studies (minor)
English
Women's Studies (minor)
Katie said her English studies helped prepare her for the technical and creative writing that went into the internship at Nike, while her women’s studies minor gave her a deeper background in the areas that she focused on, such as encouraging young women to persevere and thrive in sports.
Chapel InternsInternship
Jiawen Zhang
Economics
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Energy, Business, and Finance
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Philosophy
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African Studies
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Sociology (minor)
Economics
Energy, Business, and Finance
Philosophy
African Studies
Sociology (minor)
Jiawen interned with KPMG in China over summer 2025. There she worked on multiple client projects, including Shanghai’s tourism sector, by investigating how hospitality businesses navigate regulatory and market fluctuations. “The internship helped me recognize how private sector insights can inform effective public policy, particularly in areas like healthcare systems and international business regulation.”
Chapel InternsInternship
Bobby Zahorsky
’26
Economics
Economics
During his internship with JPMorgan Chase, Bobby worked on the cash equities client services and soft dollar teams. His internship went so well that he received a return offer in 2026.
Outcomes Data
72%
Graduate Placement Rate
60%
of students secured full-time employment across the mid-Atlantic region
6,500+
Liberal Arts students annually
Connect with Us
Contact Khalan Boyer, Strategic Partnerships and Employer Engagement Specialist, or fill out this form and Khalan will follow up with you.
Resources
The Career Enrichment Network connects employers with motivated Liberal Arts students through internships, networking, and professional development opportunities. Partner with the Network to build meaningful relationships and support students as they explore and launch their careers.
Nittany Lion Careers is Penn State’s centralized recruiting platform connecting employers with students and alumni across all campuses. Post jobs and internships, promote events, and manage interviews—all in one place.
Penn State’s employer guidelines outline best practices for ethical, equitable, and effective recruiting. They provide expectations around hiring practices, student engagement, and compliance with professional standards to ensure a positive experience for both employers and students.
Plan your recruiting timeline with Penn State’s academic calendar, including key dates like semester start and end, breaks, and graduation. This resource helps you align outreach, interviews, and internships with the student schedule.