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Finding a Job in Pittsburgh

See also: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Employment Opportunities

Local Employer Postings and Job Boards

  • Allegheny County Job Opportunities
    Employment opportunities with Allegheny County and links to job opportunities in the Health Department and Human Services. It also includes internship information.
  • Allegheny Intermediate Unit
    Job listings for the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, an education service agency.
  • Arts Opportunities
    ArtsOpportunities is an online classifieds bank serving the Arts industry provided by CMU's Center for Arts Management and Technology.
  • City of Pittsburgh Employment Information
    A complete listing of all currently available positions allowing interested individuals to apply online.
  • Craigslist - Pittsburgh
    Large number of local jobs in all categories.
  • ImaginePittsburgh.com: Jobs
    This free resource collects all online career listings across 10 counties into one convenient place, compiling postings from large job search engines such as Monster.com together with postings by individual employers.
  • Jobing.com: Pittsburgh
    Local job site that allows searching by keyword and category.
  • New Century Careers
    New Century Careers offers training and guidance for careers in machining, welding, and manufacturing.
  • Pennsylvania CareerLink - Commonwealth Workforce Development System
    Pennsylvania CareerLink is the leading employment service provider for western Pennsylvania. It provides one-stop employment services including a job search database, education, and training resources. CareerLink users may log in using the appropriate link in the side bar on the right side of the page.
  • PA-Educator.net
    Includes job postings from over 190 participating school districts state wide.
  • Pennsylvania Department of Education
    The Pennsylvania Department of Education maintains a list of teaching and other educational vacancies throughout the state. The PDE site also includes information about becoming a teacher in Pennsylvania, including certification requirements.
  • Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission
    A complete listing of all currently available positions and instructions for applying.
  • Pittsburgh Career Connector
    The Pittsburgh Career Connector is a resource for business and technology careers in southwestern Pennsylvania created by the Pittsburgh Technology Council and Loud Mountain.
  • Pittsburgh Computerwork
    Information Technology jobs in the Pittsburgh area. Allows job seekers to post their resume.
  • Pittsburgh-Employment.com
    Job database allows searching of specific disciplines within each major profession and online resume posting.
  • PittsburghJobs.com
    This site focuses on job postings for Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. It allows job seekers to post a resume, search for jobs, and read articles about related topics.
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette teams up with Monster.com for local job searches. The site provides options to post resume, apply online, and a job alert service.
  • Pittsburgh Public Schools
    Job Postings for the Pittsburgh Public Schools – click on the “Our District” tab at the top of the page for a link to the Human Resources Department.
  • Pittsburgh Technology Council: Career Center
    Provides postings for entry level to executive jobs and online listings for more than 1,500 member companies located in southwestern Pennsylvania.
  • Tribune Review: Jobs
    This database contains all classified advertisements from the printed Pittsburgh and Greensburg editions of the Tribune-Review made searchable through Yahoo! Hotjobs.

Resources for Young People

  • Jobs & Careers, Teen @ Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
    The library's Teen Services staff has compiled some job resources specifically for you.
  • Pennsylvania Conservation Corps (PCC)
    PCC is a statewide program that offers work experience and job training to young people (ages 18-25) who complete conservation, recreation and historical preservation projects on the state's public lands.
  • Pittsburgh Job Corps Center
    The U.S. Labor Department's free enterprise answer to skill training for at risk youth ages 16 - 24. Participants receive integrated training in academic, vocational, and social skills necessary for success.
  • YouthWorks
    Their Mission Statement: YouthWorks Inc. builds a community solution to help young people whose potential might be overlooked to pursue employment and career development opportunities.

Career Centers and Job-Hunting Assistance

  • Bidwell Training Center
    The Bidwell Training Center provides career training at no cost to qualified applicants. Career training includes high-tech, culinary, and medical fields.
  • Career Development Center
    The Career Development Center (CDC) is a division of Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS), and offers career counseling, job search assistance, a career resource center, and workshops and seminars.
  • Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
    Goodwill Industries offers employment related training, counseling, and job opportunities for individuals with disabilities, economic disadvantages, and other barriers to employment.
  • New Century Careers
    New Century Careers offers training and guidance for careers in machining, welding, and manufacturing.
  • PAPEN (PA Professional Employment Network)
    PAPEN is a Pittsburgh-based networking organization consisting of 1,700 professionals, managers and executives.
  • Pennsylvania CareerLink - Commonwealth Workforce Development System
    Pennsylvania CareerLink is the leading employment service provider for western Pennsylvania. It provides one-stop employment services including a job search database, education, and training resources. CareerLink users may log in using the appropriate link in the side bar on the right side of the page.
  • Pittsburgh CareerLink
    Contains information about upcoming career fairs and seminars and is a direct link to PA CareerLink for job opportunities. It also includes a list of Pittsburgh Careerlink centers.
  • United Way of Pittsburgh
    The United Way supports nearly 200 local health and human service programs. Use their searchable database to find an organization in your area that can help.
  • Works For Me
    "Works for me is a FREE resource that can direct you to agencies and programs that help people with disabilities in Pennsylvania who want to work, and improve their financial security. We will review your specific situation and guide you to resources that will help you find a job, obtain training, keep health insurance, get assistive technology, or find other support you may need."