Research, volunteering, and fellowships are types of experiential learning. You can develop critical skills through any of these opportunities. Looking for your first experience in any of these areas? Schedule an appointment with one of our Career Consultants or Internship Team to figure out if this experience is beneficial for your career plans.

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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Experiential Learning Funds Available!

Do you have an unpaid experiential learning opportunity coming up soon?

The Career Center’s Experiential Learning Schratz Fund opens doors to diverse opportunities for student growth! We offer financial support for a wide range of unpaid experiences, including internships, research, …

By Marie Newkirk
Marie Newkirk Assistant Director for Experiential Learning
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ICYMI: Fall Career & Internship Fair

Nearly 2,500 students showed up to meet recruiters from over 180 companies last week. Terrific connections were made, but the work is not over. Whether you had a chance to attend or not, we want you to know that the …

By Sasha Gorchanyuk
Sasha Gorchanyuk Special Events Coordinator
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Considering a Gap Year? Maximize your Potential by Pausing with Purpose

Are you feeling uncertain about diving straight into a career or grad school after college? Graduating from college is a significant milestone, but it doesn’t mean you have to jump straight into a career or grad school. Taking a gap …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Pitt Recognized as a Top Producer of Peace Corps Volunteers

The University of Pittsburgh is ranked No. 24 in the large college category among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list.  

There are currently 17 Panthers serving in 15 countries around the world including Albania/Montenegro, Armenia, Cambodia, Colombia, …

By Alyson Kavalukas
Alyson Kavalukas Assistant Director
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Research, Volunteering, & Fellowships Resources

Pitt Career Resources

No matter where you live around the world, there is a member of the Pitt Network ready to connect with …

Career Center In-Person Services

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Career Center Virtual Services

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