FIND YOUR PURPOSE

An innovative twist on traditional job shadowing open

to Pitt first-year students during Orientation Week

2013

2014

2015

600 students
20 sites

900 students
30 sites

1,100 students
35 sites

94%
of host sites rated the
event as Above Average
or Excellent

94%
of host sites would
participate in the
program again

90%
of students reported that
they are more aware
of the resources and
opportunities available
in Pittsburgh

As a result of DiscoverU and comprehensive outreach efforts to first-year

students, the Office of Career Development and Placement Assistance
has seen:

20%

15%

A 20% increase of first-year student

appointments and walk-ins in the first semester
A 15% increase in first-year student attendance
at career fairs and other career-related events

Day was very helpful to me not only as a freshman, but as

aDiscoverU
college student in general. The things I gained on that day helped to
solidify my confidence in the upcoming school year. Thank you, Pitt!

University of Pittsburgh student, Class of 2018

Past Employers and Graduate Schools

BNY Mellon
Braskem
Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh City Council & Mayors Office
Eaton Corporation

Pitt Engineering Lab

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Smith Brothers Marketing Agency
Target
University of Pittsburgh School of Law

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