Adult Students
Welcome! This community is space for adult and non-traditional students to access Career Center services and University support. You will find job search resources, ways to connect with on-campus groups, and strategies for identifying employers who meet your unique needs. These resources compliment the information provided in the Career Communities, where you will find resources for specific industries and areas of study.
To discuss or share additional resources for this affinity group, please contact Carol Balk at carol.balk@pitt.edu.
The James A. Finnegan Foundation
2024 Essay Contest
The James A. Finnegan Foundation has sponsored an annual essay competition for Pennsylvania college students or Pennsylvania residents attending out-of-state colleges for over six decades. Winners receive placement in paid summer internships, …
Depending on how they’re categorized, non-traditional students account for between one- and two-thirds of college admissions, but in simple terms, a non-traditional college student in the US is anyone who has not entered university studies directly from secondary education or …
Nontraditional students have busy schedules, and college can sometimes feel like a second job. When you have to work, take care of your family, and go to school, it can be hard to find the time to study, but that …
Maybe you’ve got a dream job prospect dangling right in front of you or perhaps you’re feeling ready for a new challenge, a different boss, or a change of scenery and it’s time to find a new gig.
As a …
