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

Types of Employee Benefits and Perks

Types of Employee Benefits and Perks

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Carol Balk Senior Career Consultant
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Most social-impact organizations today express a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

The National Council of Nonprofits encourages organizations to not only articulate their values, but to be guided by them and to integrate them into their daily operations. …

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4 Virtual Networking Tips for Your Job Search

Networking isn’t just about finding a job. Strategic and effective networking can help you gain insights about yourself, and can be a source of support and strength as you navigate the peaks and valleys of a job search. Building relationships …

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Education, Cultures & Human Services Resources

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

Career assessments reveal your strengths, interests, values, and personality, helping you align your unique identity with academic and career paths.

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
  • New York, NY
Meet Juliet
  • Greater Pittsburgh Region
  • Consultant Self Employed
Meet Kevin
  • Chicago, IL
  • Business Development Specialist Latham & Watkins
Meet Alex
  • Washington, DC
  • Head Archivist Washington National Cathedral
Meet Emily
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Ibrahim
  • Washington, DC
  • University Archivist The George Washington University
Meet Brigette
  • Keene, NH
  • PSC Clinician Antioch University
Meet Kai
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Carol Ann
  • New York, New
  • Head of USA Operations Awethentic Studio
Meet Michael B.

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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