Director of Cooperative & Continuing Education
Penn State Schuylkill

Kate Zimmerman serves as the Director of Cooperative & Continuing Education at Penn State Schuylkill. She is responsible for the leadership, administration, and management of Penn State Schuylkill Co-Op and oversees continuing education and workforce development programs. She works closely with other departments in the Career Development Center, university-wide Career Services, faculty, staff, and employers to strengthen relationships. She represents the campus at events for employers, chambers of commerce, professional employer associations, and government agencies. She is a co-leader of the Career Development Professionals Conference planning team at Penn State as well as a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Penn State University, Masters in Music Education from the University of the Arts, and a K-12 Principal Certification through Penn State Harrisburg. She is currently a candidate for the doctoral degree in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education through Penn State Harrisburg. She is very involved in educational communities and strives to make positive changes for children and adults.