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.

31 Jobs for Teachers Who Want To Leave the Classroom but Not Education

Are there jobs for former teachers that don’t take place in the classroom? Of course there are! Facilitating learning can take place in a myriad of different settings and in different industries. Education in all its forms impacts lives. The …

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DREAM JOBS FOR PEOPLE WITH LANGUAGE SKILLS

Best Careers for Language Learners

We all have our reasons for studying a language.

Maybe you want to travel the world or to understand arts and literature. Perhaps you have family reasons for picking up the study books.

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10 Hot Human Services Careers

Do you have a passion for helping others in the community, and do you see yourself working hard to improve the lives of families around you? If so, then human services careers might be the perfect fit. This rewarding and …

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Super Cool Careers for People Who Know a Foreign Language

10 Super Cool Jobs for People Who Know a Foreign Language

Learning a language can change your life—and your career.

In this post, I’ll dive into some of the awesome jobs that become available to someone when they speak …

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Understanding Human Services vs. Social Work Careers

Many students feel called to pursue a career that would enable them to make a positive difference in the lives of others. If this sounds like you, you may want to consider the fields of human services and social work. …

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Education, Cultures & Human Services Resources

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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 >
  • 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 >
  • Rochester, NY
Meet Conner >
  • North Yarmouth, ME
  • Senior Director argenx
Meet Erin >
  • Lexington, Massachusetts
  • Substitute Teacher Lexington Public Schools
Meet Gracie >

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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