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.

12 Cool Careers for History Buffs

Stella Morrison

Business News Daily Contributing Writer

Updated Aug 03, 2022
Here are 12 unique, history-inspired career paths you can take instead of teaching or academia.

Teaching is not the only job available to those with a history degree; there are …
By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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Careers in K-12 Education

By: Drew Polly & Kay Persichitte
Never in the history of K-12 education in America has the access to and demand for using technology to support and extend learning and improve teaching been greater. That said, all indications are that …
By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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The Rise of Staffing Shortages in K-12 Schools and Hiring Trends for 2022

It should come as no surprise that staffing shortages in K-12 schools continue to plague districts nationwide. A recent survey conducted by the National Education Association (NEA), the nation’s largest union, indicated that 55% of teachers …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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The World Is Yours: 7 Diverse Types of Jobs That Only Language Majors Can Fill

These days, there are ample benefits to being a language major.

You’ll find graduates with filling crucial positions throughout our global economy, using their languages and the skills that go along with them …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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6 Ethical Dilemmas Social Workers are Facing In the COVID-19 Era

6 Ethical Dilemmas Social Workers are Facing In the COVID-19 Era

Ethics are about more than just following rules in social services. At their core, they are about respect; the basic decency that all your clients and patients deserve from …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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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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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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