Welcome!  This community is space for veteran students to access Career Center services and University support. You will find job search resources, ways to connect with on-campus groups, and strategies for identifying employers who respect and affirm people of all identities, orientations, and backgrounds.   These resources compliment the information provided in the Career Communities, where you will find resources for specific industries and areas of study.

As a veteran, you have established a unique set of  skills  and you have professional experiences that will prove valuable in the civilian workforce. Here are the  top 10 reasons employers hire veterans  according to hirevetsfirst.com. 

In recognizing your strengths, we at the Career Center also appreciate the challenges associated with transitioning back into the culture of civilian work environments. The Career Center is here to provide resources to assist you during this next phase of your career journey. 

Below are just a number of ways we can support you: 

  • Individual career counseling: meet with Carol Balk, Career Consultant for Veteran and Military Students 
  • Networking events specifically for our veteran and military students
  • Career workshops

To discuss or share additional resources for this affinity group, please contact Carol Balk at carol.balk@pitt.edu.

Mock Career Fair

Live Practice Before It Counts for Real

At the real career fair, you have only one chance to make a good first impression, give your pitch, and leave a lasting mark on a recruiter. This is your chance to get …

By Totionna Hill
Totionna Hill Experiential Learning Consultant
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Fall Fairs and Prep Events

The Fall Career & Internship Fair is a must-attend event for any students seeking internships, jobs and other opportunities, from September 15-17.  The Career Center wants to help you feel prepared, so make a game plan for taking advantage of …

By Alyson Kavalukas
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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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Tell Me Your Career Story!

Hi! I’m Eadlin, a sophomore at Pitt studying Politics & Philosophy and the Career Center’s new Communication Intern. Outside of work, I’m involved in research, Model UN, and Pitt Crew, and I know Pitt students are building career experience in …

By Eadlin Morrissey
Eadlin Morrissey Communication Intern
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Finding his place at Pitt: Hayden Hodges’ Path through Career Prep Academy 

When Hayden Hodges, a Sophomore Psychology major, arrived at the University of Pittsburgh from Mississippi, he wasn’t sure where he would fit in. Coming from a small town to a big city campus, he was nervous about this change, but he was …

By Madison Bozik
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Veteran Students Resources

Career Center Partners and Fair Sponsors