October 27, 3:30- 5:00 p.m.  

October 29  

November 3, 12:30-2:00 pm, 1154 Public Health  

Multiple discipline-specific sessions will be held Nov-Jan; Health & Sciences: 11/3 and 11/12; Environment: 11/7 and 12/9; General: 1/10, 1/11, 1/12; see site for others  

Join HR Specialist, Leah Kurz, from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for an overview of the federal hiring process, including what a federal resume must include to be accepted. The session will be relevant to all federal jobs with a focus on public health and related positions. Learn helpful tips for navigating USAJobs.gov and learn about the government’s unique interview process. Wed, 11/3 from 12:30-2pm in 1154 Public Health.  

PSFP is a 14-month leadership training program that combines direct service and interdisciplinary learning to at-risk communities and underserved populations in the SW PA region. Fellows complete the paid program with skills that prepare them to work with and advocate for marginalized people in both for-profit and nonprofit arenas. Discipline-specific sessions will be held from Nov 2021-Jan 2022.  

The annual DHS Case Competition brings together interdisciplinary teams of graduate students from around the region to solve a real-world problem related to human services delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with other students and prominent local leaders. The competition is hosted by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) and will take place from Nov 10-13th. Register by Oct 29.   

This section appears in every edition of Things to Know and summarizes opportunities from alumni/faculty/staff/employers, jobs recently posted in Handshake, and upcoming fellowship and internship deadlines.