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Welcome to Pitt’s Education, Cultures & Human Services Career Community! Students interested in these careers often like to instruct, advocate, mentor, research, guide, and assist both individuals and communities. They are concerned with issues like social justice, equality, educational access and attainment, mental health, and individual and community wellness. 

There can be overlap between Education, Cultures & Human Services and other career communities. As you review the information below, consider the wide range of career options open to you with your academic training, skills, interests, and experience.

Schedule an appointment anytime.  Find your consultant below.

  • Carol Balk:  Humanities | Liberal Studies | Social Sciences | Psychology
  • Erin Wheeler:  Africana Studies | Anthropology | Applied Developmental Psychology | Chinese | Classics | Education | Exercise Science | French | Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies | German | Health & Physical Activity | Italian | Japanese | Religious Studies | Russian | Social Work | Sociology | Spanish
  • Alex Ball:  Pre-Law | History | History & Philosophy of Science | Philosophy | Political Science | Politics & Philosophy
  • Raquel Montalvo Perez:  NCAA Student Athletes

Attire Guide

This brief guide is designed to help you determine standard attire for various professional development opportunities. This guide provides introductory information on business attire standards. If you have questions or want to talk more about expectations for certain events or …

By Alissa Clark
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Resume and CV Writing Tips – Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Evidence-informed data from sources including the 3rd edition of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Usage Report from Jobscan, shows that most companies today rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS) to help them with the hiring process. These companies do not …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Find A Job That Aligns With Your Values With These 5 Steps

Nearly two-thirds of employees are potentially leaving their jobs over the next year due to lack of alignment between their values and that of their employers, Amba’s Generation Gap: Understanding The Priorities of The Gen-Z Workforce 2022 report revealed.

Why?

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By Rachel Wells
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Networking: Where and How to Begin

Networking is so frequently talked about as the fundamental pathway to opportunities, but where do you begin? Whether you are a freshman student or a fresh graduate, understanding the journey of networking can be a game changer. Let’s dive right …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Finding Your Purpose: The Importance of Understanding Your Values

When exploring careers, many consider whether an occupation will be personally fulfilling to them or not. This personal fulfillment can come in many different forms. For example, some folks are most satisfied by helping others, while others find joy in …

By Holly Schultz
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Education, Cultures & Human Services Resources

Welcome to the AI & Digital Career Readiness Guide

AI is already transforming careers, classrooms, and everyday life. You don’t need to be a tech expert, but you do …

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Connect with Alumni

Reach out to any of these alumni who have shared their profiles in Pitt Commons.

Thomas Platt

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • Associate Professor and Vice Chair (Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology) University of Pittsburgh
Meet Thomas

Bradford Bell

Alumni
  • Washington DC
  • Foreign Service Officer US Department of State
Meet Bradford

Donna Sanft

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • (Retired) Executive Associate Athletic Director & Associate Dean of Students University of Pittsburgh
Meet Donna

Brigette Kamsler

Alumni
  • Washington, DC
  • University Archivist The George Washington University
Meet Brigette

Kai Cunningham

Alumni
  • Keene, NH
  • PSC Clinician Antioch University
Meet Kai

Carol Ann Miller

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Carol Ann

Michael B. Reidbord

Alumni
  • New York, New
  • Head of USA Operations Awethentic Studio
Meet Michael B.

Daniel Antion

Alumni
  • Hartford, CT
  • Retired American Nuclear Insurers
Meet Daniel

Tom Aronson

Alumni
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Owner Object Aids Mentoring and Training
Meet Tom

Samson Cassel Nucci

Alumni
  • Lancaster, PA
  • Managing Partner & Project Manager Ascension Associates
Meet Samson

Aleksandra Arsic

Alumni
  • Chicago, IL
  • Founder Top Writer, LLC
Meet Aleksandra

Allison Rubin

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Executive Director of Signature Events and Donor Experience University of Pittsburgh
Meet Allison
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Did you know?

88% of Class of 2020 grads pursuing careers in education, cultures and human services were working or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. Top employers included the Work History Center and the U.S. Census Bureau, while top schools included Pitt, Michigan and Miami. Visit our Success After Pitt site to check out the details!

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