INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
2025 Pittsburgh Education Recruitment Consortium (PERC) Education Job Fair
Date: March 19, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. EST (Early access to the Fair at 9:30 a.m. for Early Bird registrants.)
Location: Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville, PA
Date: March 19, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. EST (Early access to the Fair at 9:30 a.m. for Early Bird registrants.)
Location: 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.
Who can attend? Candidate Eligibility
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.
Photo Release:
Registering for the fair authorizes permission for PERC to use pictures taken to promote the job fair.
Regular registration opens February 3, 2025.
Not sure if your school is a consortium member? Check the full list here.
Who can attend? Candidate Eligibility
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.
Photo Release:
Registering for the fair authorizes permission for PERC to use pictures taken to promote the job fair.
Registration Details
There are two Affiliate Types - Consortia and Non-Consortia:
Registration Entrance-Fee Deadlines
There are two Affiliate Types - Consortia and Non-Consortia:
Registration Entrance-Fee Deadlines
- General Pre-Registration for consortium and non-consortium members.
- Consortium: $0
- Non-Consortium: $20* (Once you pre-register, we will follow up with a link to complete the payment process.
- Same-Day Registration
- Consortium: $20* (The preferred payment method for same-day registration is a $20 cash payment.)
- Non-Consortium: $40* (The preferred payment method for same-day registration is a $40 cash payment.)
Steps to Take Before the Fair
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.
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.
Here are some resources to help you prepare for the fair:
- 2025 Employer Directory - Updated March 17
- Employer List by Certification Area - Updated March 16
- Handshake’s Guide to Standing Out at a Career Fair
- Tips from Career Center professionals about navigating a Career Fair
- Tips for making the most of a Career Fair
- Elevator pitch and introducing yourself
- Top Ten Tips for PERC Candidates
- Award Opportunity: Educator Excellence Award
- General Information: Parking and Shuttle Information
Questions/Contact Us: [email protected]
