Education, Cultures & Human Services

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. Possible explore positions include teaching, instructing, social work, counseling, guidance, advocacy, and community development.

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.

Finding Your Why in Curriculum Development

When you’re working in curriculum development— or truly anything— it’s important to remember your why. This is especially true when you’re working in curriculum development online as a freelancer or business owner.

Teacher entrepreneurship comes with a lot of ups …

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Human Services Career Cluster

Human Services Career Cluster Overview

The human services career cluster contains jobs that deal with families and human needs. Human services workers help people manage the many mental, emotional, and practical demands of everyday life, such as finding a home, …

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22 Types of Non Profit Jobs and Careers

 

What types of paid nonprofit jobs or careers are there? In this video I share 22 paid jobs you could get working for a nonprofit organization. #Nonprofit #Nonprofits If you are thinking of working for a nonprofit or social …

By Amber Melanie Smith
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12 REWARDING HUMAN SERVICES JOBS FOR 2022

12 REWARDING HUMAN SERVICES JOBS FOR 2022

If you are interested in pursuing a career in Human Services then you may be asking yourself, “What are Human Services jobs?” or “What can I do with a degree in Human Services?” …
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8 Signs You Were Meant to Work in the Human Services Field

It comes as no surprise that you’re interested in the human services field. After all, not many professionals get the satisfaction of creating such a positive impact through their work each day. Human services is …

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Education, Cultures & Human Services Resources

Writing a federal resume differs from crafting a resume for the private sector. Federal resumes adhere to specific guidelines and …

Neuroscience is a vast and interdisciplinary field that offers a wide range of opportunities at various levels of education. Let’s …

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) reads resumes and curriculum vitae by parsing, or electronically analyzing the text. It extracts key …

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Connect with Alumni

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

  • Pittsburgh
  • Associate Professor and Vice Chair (Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology) University of Pittsburgh
Meet Thomas >
  • Washington DC
  • Foreign Service Officer US Department of State
Meet Bradford >
  • Pittsburgh
  • (Retired) Executive Associate Athletic Director & Associate Dean of Students University of Pittsburgh
Meet Donna >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Director, Program Innovation & Faculty Recruitment UPMC
Meet Anneliese (Lisa) >
  • Phoenixville, PA
Meet Katie >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Lead Investigator Highmark
Meet Michael >
  • Greencastle, PA
  • Site Manager Franklin Logistics
Meet Joshua >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Senior Consultant Deloitte
Meet Miranda >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Assistant Director of Community Affairs University of Pittsburgh
Meet Caitlyn >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Lindsay >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Executive Director of Student Affairs University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Meet Jessica >
  • Camp Hill, PA
Meet Dawn >

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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