Education & Human Services

Welcome to Pitt’s Education & 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 & 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:  Applied Developmental Psychology | Education | Exercise Science | Health & Physical Activity | Social Work | Sociology
Alex Ball:  Pre-Law | History | History & Philosophy of Science | Philosophy | Political Science | Politics & Philosophy

Fall Fairs and Prep Events

The Fall Career & Internship Fair is a must-attend event for any students seeking internships, jobs and other opportunities.  The Career Center wants to help you feel prepared, so make a game plan for taking advantage of the events and …

By Alyson Kavalukas
Alyson Kavalukas Assistant Director for Program Operations
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Career Study Hall: Your Exploration Lab

Join us for the back-and-better-than-ever, Career Study Hall: Your Exploration Lab! Happening every Tuesday and Friday from 10:30-11:30AM in WPU 238, now featuring breakfast bars and tea at every session!

The first Study Hall session kicks off on August 28th …

By Gabby Brumond
Gabby Brumond Experiential Learning Consultant
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Internship Week 2026: Video Recordings & Takeaway Sheets

The Internship Week Committee extends its sincere gratitude to all participants, students, faculty, staff, and external professionals for your engagement in our series of panels and workshops. Throughout the week, we facilitated panel discussions featuring students sharing their internship experiences, …

By Totionna Hill
Totionna Hill Experiential Learning Consultant
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Plot Twist: How I Slayed at a Networking Event

Networking can often be intimidating, but The LinkUp event earlier in October proved that it doesn’t have to be. Hosted by the Career Center, The LinkUp event brought together students and alumni for an evening of professional panels and open …

By Madison Bozik
Madison Bozik Communications Intern
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A Fair to Remember

Walking into the Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair for the first time as a senior, I did not know what to expect. I felt both curious and uncertain. I wondered if I had prepared enough and if I had …

By Madison Bozik
Madison Bozik Communications Intern
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Resume Samples

Public Service Resume Sample

This resume should be downloaded and can be used as an editable Word document. You will use your own content …

HPA Resume Sample

ADP Resume Sample

Psychology Resume Sample

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