>> VOICEOVER: at Purdue University Fort Wayne we're focused on cultivating an inclusive environment for our students and our community. Strengthened by Discovery, Innovation, and a thirst for knowledge, it's our vision to empower every person every day to improve our world. Our employees are fundamental to this endeavor and you could be the next dedicated Mastodon to add talent and specialties to our team. As a PFW employee you'll have exclusive access to competitive benefits beginning on day one our benefits package features generous paid time off and holidays insurance coverage education discounts for you and your family wellness initiatives and so much more >> JASON BALDWIN: Having the ability to have parental leave, the holidays, all that together is a really nice benefits package. >> LAURYN STEELE: I am currently going to school through Purdue Global. I'm getting my MBA and Purdue Fort Wayne is helping me with that >> DAVE HERBST: My daughter graduated college here. My spouse will attend online. The educational benefits are right there as a perk. >> COLIN MADDEN:I'm getting paid a very fair wage. My work life balance has been amazing as well. >> VOICEOVER: But even those top-notch incentives can't compare to the feeling of working with the herd. We're talented and dedicated driven by a common goal to make Purdue Fort Wayne the best university it can be. The sense of community is the strongest part of Purdue Fort Wayne. >> SAMANTHA THIESEN: They just care, which is important to me in the place that I work. >> RHONDA MERIWETHER: I love working with students and I get to learn a lot from them. >> BLAKE SEBRING: And they're all in, they're invested, they're so excited to try the new things and and build their future. >> COLIN MADDEN: and to come to a place where that is just thriving everywhere that was one of the first things that I wanted to feel that same type of energy >> LAURYN STEELE: Sometimes I have students that come to my office and say you made an impact on my life so this is bigger than me. >> BLAKE SEBRING: there's just so many opportunities for neat things that happen here >> DAVE HERBST: this is by far the most rewarding career I've ever had >> VOICEOVER: Our University sits in the heart of Indiana's second largest city. Fort Wayne is praised for cost and quality of living and is filled with fine dining arts and culture, family friendly events, scenic parks and countless more opportunities and adventures. Fort Wayne is the place that we are proud to call the home of the herd. >> COLIN MADDEN: Straight out of college I could move to alot of places but I choose to be in here in Fort Wayne because I actually feel like I can have a voice here and that I can actually make a difference. >> RHONDA MERIWETHER: I believe that it's a wonderful environment for families. There's lots to do if you seek it out. >> JASON BALDWIN: Moving into Fort Wayne coming from out of town almost way across the country to get here, there was an abundance of housing options, it was affordable, we found a great neighborhood >> DAVE HERBST: you can always find something to do, a State Park, trails, bike riding >> BLAKE SEBRING: there's a festival every weekend, there's just so many opportunities >> VOICEOVER: If you're ready to join something big, to take the next step in your career that will really make an impact, Purdue Fort Wayne is your destination. Start with us, stay with us