Fall Events & Programs

Virtual VanKirk Career Center Open House

Wednesday, September 3rd, 11:30am-12:30pm

Zoom link: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/95300359272

Please join us for our fall VanKirk Career Center open house! The featured presenter is Rhonda Schuldt, Director of the University of Pittsburgh Big Idea Center. Rhonda will be highlighting the dynamic student innovation and entrepreneurship program, 'The Change Maker Series'. Also, you will hear about our services, new programs, and signature events planned for the semester!

 Innovate & Connect: Pitt Graduate Career Mixer with Employers & Alumni 
📍 Nordy’s Place 
📅 Tuesday, September 16 
🕞 3:30 – 5:30 PM 

Dear Graduate Students, 

You’re invited to a special opportunity to expand your professional network and connect with employers and alumni across multiple industries! Whether you’re actively job searching or just starting to explore your options, this is a great chance to make valuable connections. This event is open to all Pitt graduate students.  

This in-person event is a great chance to build relationships, explore career paths, and gain insights from those who have been where you are now.  
By attending you will:  

·                     Meet recruiters and professionals actively seeking graduate-level talent 

·                     Gain insight into different industries and career paths 

·                     Learn how alumni leveraged their graduate degrees for career success 

·                     Practice your professional communication skills in a relaxed environment 

·                     Enjoy light refreshments while making connections that could shape your future 

 Space is limited – register today on Handshake

Fall LSW Prep Course (For Current Students & Recent Grads)

Saturday, September 20th

8:30am-4:00pm 

Registration Link

 Location: 

University of Pittsburgh (Cathedral of Learning, 20th floor, Room 2017)

 Agenda:

Exam Manuals:

The exam manuals will be available for purchase via cash or check for $40.00, as of Monday, September 15th. Checks can be made payable to: University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. *Please let me know when you plan to stop by to pick up your book (email: mlg161@pitt.edu) from the Cathedral of Learning, 22nd floor, Room 2227). 

 If you are not purchasing a manual, one will be provided for your use during the course. Also, there are manuals held on reserve at the Hillman Library.

 ***The maximum class size is 40. Please reserve your space today!

Mentorship Program (Registration Opens Soon!)

• This is an 8-week program that will be launched in two cycles (Fall Cycle: October 1st-November 19th) and (Spring Cycle: February 4th-April 1st)
• The Fall Cycle:
  • Mentee registration period is September 8th-September 22nd
  • Mentees and Mentors are notified of their match on September 26th
• The Spring Cycle:
  • Mentee registration period is January 5th-January 26th
  • Mentees and Mentors are notified of their match on January 30th

• Connect with your mentor (i.e. in person, or virtually) at least twice during the program cycle
• Take initiative in scheduling mentor meetings
• Establish personal and professional goals

• Provide guidance and assistance through assessment of the mentee's values, interests and skills, general career exploration based on social work practice specialization, or LBSW, LSW or LCSW exam application or exam prep
• Assist with developing networking skills or in expanding the mentee's professional network
• Highlight or expose the mentee to opportunities for job shadowing or experiential activities

• Video demonstration for registration (for Alumni)
• Video demonstration for registration (for Students)
• Pitt Commons website