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What is PACE?

The Program to Aid Career Exploration (PACE) is an on-campus, internship-like work program sponsored by and unique to Ohio University. This program employs approximately 400 students each year. PACE gives students the opportunity to explore their career interests while attending school. The program also serves as an excellent resume-builder for students looking to expand their work experience. Additionally, PACE allows students to enhance their professional skills while earning a paycheck.

PACE Student Experience pop-up - Read what PACE students think about the program.

Apply to the PACE Program pop-up - This application takes less than one minute to complete! Once you submit your application you will receive an instantaneous response informing you of your eligibility to participate in this program.

Current PACE Students pop-up - To complete and update your resume, review this year's timeline, update personal information, determine who selected you for an interview, and view your employer.

Important Dates

March- Complete and submit the PACE application; if approved, create your online PACE resume
April-- View and apply to positions
May--- Interview with employers
June-- Employers will notify job recipients
July--- (and subsequent months) - View and apply for any unfilled positions

Quick Facts

  • Internship-like work experience
  • Hours: up to 10 hours per week
  • Pay: $7.30 per hour
  • To be eligible: must have
    1. completed 30 hours of coursework, maintained
    2. at least 2.3 accumulative grade point average, and
    3. demonstrate a need for earnings
  • Must be a full-time student (12 credit hours per quarter)
  • Undergraduate students only
  • Positions available fall through spring quarter
  • Students may NOT hold a federal work-study and a PACE position at the same time
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