Pittsburgh Non-profit Job and Internship Fair
On Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 10 am – 3 pm the first annual Pittsburgh Non-profit Job and Internship Fair will be held at the University of Pittsburgh’s William Pitt Union. The event is open to undergraduate and graduate students from colleges and universities in the Western Pennsylvania area, as well as interested parties from the general public. Nearly seventy nonprofit organizations will be on hand to speak with attendees about job and internship opportunities. The event is being co-sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Point Park University, Robert Morris University and the University of Pittsburgh, with generous funding from The Forbes Funds. There is no admission fee for job-seekers. Pre-registration is not required. Speakers include:
Keynote Address: Investing in the Next Generation Leadership
Diana Bucco, President, The Forbes Funds
Breakout Session 1: Growing or Building Your Career in the Nonprofit Sector
Peggy Outon, Executive Director
The Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management
Robert Morris University
Breakout Session 2: How to Find a Job/Internship in the Nonprofit Sector and Realistic
Compensation Expectations
R. Todd Owens, Manager, Dewey & Kaye
Breakout Session 3: Climbing the Career Ladder in the Nonprofit Sector: Experiences of Young Professionals
Erin Molchany, Executive Director, Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project
For more information log onto: http://www.careers.pitt.edu/events/pittsburghnonprofit/index.html
Mon. 11 Feb.: “Resumé Writing.” Sponsored by the Study Abroad office. Hear from a seasoned career advisor about the most effective resumé-writing strategies. Bring a copy of your resumé so you can tailor it to best reflect your own international experiences. 3:00 – 4:00 pm in Dining Room A, William Pitt Union. Contact Lindsey at lsa2@pitt.edu to register.
Mon. 25 Feb.: “Interviewing.” Sponsored by the Study Abroad office. Learn about the best strategies for talking about international experiences in a professional or academic interview. Witness a ‘mock interview’ to learn the “do’s and don’ts” of interviewing. . 3:00 – 4:00 pm in Dining Room A, William Pitt Union. Contact Lindsey at lsa2@pitt.edu to register.
