Candidates
Your future starts here.
Do you aspire to land your dream job in the K-12 or collegiate workforce? From future teachers to school nurses, faculty, and staff, we want YOU to be a part of our next job fair.
At our annual education job fair, we proudly place you—as a qualified candidate—in a position to network with other professionals. Interview with educational institutions both locally and out-of-state, and attain your dream job in the field of education!
Save the Date!
March 19, 2025 • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. EST
Early access to the Fair at 9:30 a.m. for Early Bird registrants.
Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville, PA
Early Bird registration for consortium candidates opens Friday, December 6, 2024.
Regular registration opens February 3, 2025.
Not sure if your school is a consortium member? Check the full list here.
Registration Details
Consortia members
Pre-registration: FREE
Day-of Registration: $20, cash preferred
Non-consortia
Pre-registration: $20
Day-of Registration: $40, cash preferred
Are you eligible?
Eligible candidates are students (college juniors, seniors and graduate students) or alumni affiliated with consortium or non-consortium colleges and universities who will be eligible for work in the following areas: teacher education, speech language pathology, occupation therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), administration, or other certified school-based professional positions such as counselor, social worker, psychologist, and nurses.
Photo Release Note: Registering for the fair authorizes for PERC to use pictures taken to promote the job fair.
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General Info
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Eligible candidates are students (Juniors, Seniors and graduate students) or alumni in affiliated with consortium or non-consortium colleges and universities who will be eligible for work in the following areas: teacher education, speech language pathology, occupation therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), administration, or other certified school-based professional positions such as counselor, social worker, psychologist, and nurses.
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1. CREATE A FREE HANDSHAKE ACCOUNT IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE: Here's how to set up your Handshake account.Please note: All students, regardless of where they attend, can sign up and use Handshake for free.
2. BUILD A COMPLETE PROFILE IN HANDSHAKE: Make sure to include your resume as well as other relevant information. Many employers will use this profile to learn more about candidates prior to the fair, so you want to make a good impression! Check out these helpful articles to learn to how to upload a document to Handshake and build your profile from your resume.
3. REGISTER TO ATTEND THE FAIR: Click here to go directly to the event page and register to attend our fair.
4. TALK WITH YOUR FAMILY ABOUT YOUR JOB SEARCH: At the PERC Job Fair, you will have the opportunity to meet employers from our local area as well as many states outside of Pennsylvania. Before attending the fair, it would be a good idea to think about where you may be open to working after graduation and have a conversation with your family about the geographic areas you are considering. Exploring opportunities beyond your home state can be both a strategic move and offer you a wealth of experiences that can shape a dynamic and fulfilling career in education. -
If your university is a consortia member, it’s free to register ahead of the job fair. If you register on-site, it is $20.
If your university is NOT a consortia member, it is $20 to register ahead of the job fair. If you register on-site, it is $40.
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Bring multiple copies of your resume, business cards, a list of questions to ask potential employers, and a notebook.
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Wear business casual or business professional attire to the job fair.
Educator Excellence Awards
The Pittsburgh Education Recruitment Consortium is proud to announce the 2024 Educator Excellence Award! PERC will recognize up to 10 future and current educators with a one-time $500 cash prize.
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Eligibility:
Candidates for this award must:Be a current undergraduate, graduate, or post-baccalaureate student of a PERC Member Institution. Alumni of a PERC Member Institution are also eligible to apply.
Candidates must be eligible for certification by December 31, 2024
Register as a candidate and participate in the March 2024 PERC Education Job Fair
Complete the application - accessible on the registration site.
Application:
Uploaded resume, biography, photo, and three scored questions:What motivates you to pursue education as a career?
Tell us about one specific example as an educator (teaching experience) that shows your dedication to the profession and demonstrates your philosophy of education.
Tell us about your experiences at PERC 2024.
Deadline:
The deadline to submit all materials is no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024.
