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Updates from the Membership

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During Chatham University's Homecoming Weekend (October 3-5, 2025), the Center for Career Development coordinated an Experiential Learning Panel discussion. More information on the program can be found on their Instagram account.
During Chatham University's Homecoming Weekend (October 3-5, 2025), the Center for Career Development coordinated an Experiential Learning Panel discussion. More information on the program can be found on their Instagram account.
The Center for Career Development at Chatham University welcomed 122 students to their Fall Mixer. Additional information and highlights can be found in this article written by one of their student assistants.
The Center for Career Development at Chatham University welcomed 122 students to their Fall Mixer. Additional information and highlights can be found in this article written by one of their student assistants.
On August 19th Josh Zeigler, Assistant Director of Employer Relations, celebrated his 1 year anniversary of working at Chatham University! Congratulations to Josh!
On August 19th Josh Zeigler, Assistant Director of Employer Relations, celebrated his 1 year anniversary of working at Chatham University! Congratulations to Josh!
In the summer of 2025, many Chatham University students completed internship experiences that helped them gain real world experience. Grace Conde, Assistant Director of Experiential Learning, wrote an article highlighting the students who completed internships this past summer: https://www.careerdevelopment.chatham.edu/stories/summer-intern-spotlight
In the summer of 2025, many Chatham University students completed internship experiences that helped them gain real world experience. Grace Conde, Assistant Director of Experiential Learning, wrote an article highlighting the students who completed internships this past summer: https://www.careerdevelopment.chatham.edu/stories/summer-intern-spotlight

"Evening Bite and Career Insights with Allegheny Health Network." Chatham University's Pre-Physician Assistant Club held in partnership with AHN. More information on the program can be found on their website.

Renee Glass-Starek's article, The Liberal Arts to the Rescue, was recently published in Education Technology Insights

Department of Education RPED funds were awarded to the University of Pittsburgh to establish the Pitt PRSSIM Project through the Office of the Provost. This funding was allocated to directly benefit rural students in their internship endeavors, one of the grant's main objectives. Funding became available to regional campus partners and students resulting in the Pitt PRSSIM Project being able to offer students $4,000 per internship to support experiences that would otherwise be unpaid. Within a few weeks’ time, the Pitt-Greensburg Career Services office was able to identify and refer students who we were aware of that were eligible, and had unpaid experiences lined up. We are excited to share 9 of the 13 available regional spots for funding have been filled with Greensburg campus students.

One full year of internship site visits occurred, after launching these last spring term (2024). Students were supported by a visit from our Internship Coordinator, Kristen Stratton. Kristen was able to meet with each student’s site supervisor, tour the site, and learn directly from each student about their experience and how their internship helped develop or enhance both technical and career readiness skills. Site visits included: 84 Lumber Headquarters, Borough of Swissvale via The Local Government Academy, City of Greensburg,  OPST & Associates, Inc, Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office, Pitt-Greensburg Athletics, Pitt-Greensburg Admissions, Greensburg Community Development Corporation and Authentic Perspectives.

 


  • Pitt-Greensburg hosted a "Pave Your Path Internship Panel" event was held in February that showcased students across various disciplines who had completed multiple internship experiences. This event was held to provide other students with information on how they found their internship, ways to build their resume, the importance of networking, and all the ways that students benefit from internships. This event was exciting for their office, in that it had been a planned event halted at the onset of the pandemic.
    Pitt-Greensburg hosted a "Pave Your Path Internship Panel" event was held in February that showcased students across various disciplines who had completed multiple internship experiences. This event was held to provide other students with information on how they found their internship, ways to build their resume, the importance of networking, and all the ways that students benefit from internships. This event was exciting for their office, in that it had been a planned event halted at the onset of the pandemic.

 

The Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board, Experience Works! Program hosted their annual Internship Summit. The Pitt-Greensburg Office of Career Services was contacted and requested to present on various topics to promote professionalism and career readiness. Kristen Stratton, Internship Coordinator represented their campus and office in a presentation, titled “Making Yourself Memorable,” to student interns throughout the two counties, internship site supervisors and stakeholders at the WIB. Staff described the event, "It was wonderful opportunity to collaborate and engage with a beneficial resource within the area."
The Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board, Experience Works! Program hosted their annual Internship Summit. The Pitt-Greensburg Office of Career Services was contacted and requested to present on various topics to promote professionalism and career readiness. Kristen Stratton, Internship Coordinator represented their campus and office in a presentation, titled “Making Yourself Memorable,” to student interns throughout the two counties, internship site supervisors and stakeholders at the WIB. Staff described the event, "It was wonderful opportunity to collaborate and engage with a beneficial resource within the area."

Pitt-Greensburg, Office of Career Services Assistant Director, Marcy Yonkey, achieved certification for the completion of Career Development Specialist 50 hour training through the American School Counselor Association.
Pitt-Greensburg, Office of Career Services Assistant Director, Marcy Yonkey, achieved certification for the completion of Career Development Specialist 50 hour training through the American School Counselor Association.


The Pitt-Greensburg Office of Career Services had approximately 80 career speakers coordinated this past academic year, including a journalism panel featured in this news article.
The Pitt-Greensburg Office of Career Services had approximately 80 career speakers coordinated this past academic year, including a journalism panel featured in this news article.

For the second year, Pitt-Greensburg was recognized as one of the Colleges of Distinction for Outstanding Career Services. We cannot even begin to express our gratitude for achieving this acknowledgement for the work that the three of us love to do and feel privileged to be a part of.
For the second year, Pitt-Greensburg was recognized as one of the Colleges of Distinction for Outstanding Career Services. We cannot even begin to express our gratitude for achieving this acknowledgement for the work that the three of us love to do and feel privileged to be a part of.

 
 
 

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