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When we see you, we see the future of health care.

At UPMC, we believe that it’s never too early to start making a difference. With a wide variety of entry-level roles, a network of UPMC-owned schools to train you for your future career, partnerships with academic institutions, plus internships, fellowships, and other programs, there’s no end to the opportunities available to you. We’re building the next generation of health care – and we want you to be a part of it.

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Education & Training

Prospective students pursuing learning for their future career

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Internships & Fellowships

Current students gaining experience while still in school

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Entry-Level Roles

Recent graduates ready to enter the workforce

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Nursing Programs

Students enrolled in an LPN, RN, BSN, or MSN program

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Other Options

Curious explorers looking to learn more about health care

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UPMC Schools of Nursing

Become an RN in as little as 16 months at a fraction of the cost of four-year BSN programs

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UPMC Advanced Imaging Tech Program

UPMC Advanced Imaging Technologist training program includes CT, MRI, and mammography certificate programs

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UPMC Schools of Medical Lab Science

Turn your curiosity into a medical lab career, analyzing samples to detect signs of disease or abnormalities

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Explore More Schools & Programs

With more than a dozen of our own proprietary schools and training programs, as well as trusted partnerships, UPMC offers many pathways to build a rewarding career

How does UPMC help students learn and grow?

Whether you’re a committed student working full-time towards your career goals or a curious explorer just dreaming about what the future could hold, UPMC offers a place for those goals and dreams to come to life. UPMC is here to remove obstacles for both current and future employees so that you’re set up to thrive professionally, financially, and personally.

Learn & Earn

With part-time and casual positions that work around your class schedule, along with remote and flexible work arrangements, you can gain hands-on experience while still in school and support your financial well-being.

Affordable & Accessible

We’re committed to eliminating financial barriers on your career journey. With educational programs designed to keep costs low, plus tuition-free degrees through partnering institutions, you can advance towards your future without breaking the bank.

Tuition & Loan Assistance

UPMC supports employees’ continued education with up to $6,000 in annual tuition reimbursement for employees and their dependents, plus student loan repayment, and refinancing assistance programs.

Stepping Stone Programs

Looking to dip your toes and gain experience? Wondering what a career in health care looks like? With summer internships, rotational fellowships, and guided apprenticeships, you can get a glimpse at life at UPMC while paving the way for your future.

Accelerated Growth

With so many career options, finding the right fit after graduation can be challenging. UPMC is here to make it easier, with sign-on bonuses for eligible roles and dedicated career ladders to take you to the next step.

Options Near You

With locations, schools, and educational partnerships throughout Pennsylvania and in New York and Western Maryland, there’s a next step for you that’s close to home.

Careers for students

No matter where you’re starting or where your destination may be, UPMC can pave the way for you to get there. Here’s what UPMC offers students:

Education & Training

With a wide range of UPMC-sponsored programs, educational opportunities, and partnerships with colleges and universities, students can pursue the education they need to launch a rewarding new career at an affordable cost. From nursing to imaging, robotics to radiography, and everything in between, UPMC is committed to providing innovative education for future health care professionals.

Internships & Fellowships

Still in school or recently graduated and looking for health care experience along the way? UPMC’s internship and fellowship programs offer firsthand experience in your field, working alongside our team to make Life Changing Medicine happen and set you up for future career success.

College juniors and seniors spend this full-time, paid 11-week internship applying their studies and gaining practical experience through exposure to real-world business opportunities in their areas of interest, including supply chain, finance, IT, and HR.

Explore your finance and accounting interests as you gain broad exposure to UPMC’s operations, participate in networking and mentorship opportunities, and prepare for a leadership role on our team through this three-year, full-time, paid program designed for college seniors and recent graduates.

An accelerated learning program for young professionals pursuing an IT career, UPMC’s ITR Program offers hands-on experience across multiple divisions of UPMC with rewarding projects that directly affect operations and patient care. UPMC’s ITR is a two-year, full-time, paid program for recent college graduates.

Summer residents in this 500-hour, paid internship have a unique opportunity to learn and contribute to the UPMC Health Services Division, while pursuing health care career interests and receiving mentorship from executives and administrative fellows in the Administrative Fellowship Program.

Get to know high-level executives across UPMC’s divisions as you explore a variety of core functional areas in administrative programs designed for graduate-level students with a passion for health care management.

Get to know high-level executives across UPMC’s divisions as you explore a variety of core functional areas in administrative programs designed for graduate-level students with a passion for health care management.

This paid four-year apprenticeship program offers a pathway to the skilled trades through hands-on training, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop essential skills. Apprentices work full-time while receiving on-the-job training and participating in online learning towards a certificate program.

Entry-Level Roles

You don’t have to wait to start pursuing your goals and finding a job that fits your life. At UPMC, we offer the resources and opportunities for you to get started in a great career, right away – then grow as you go and advance up our robust career ladders. Search all entry-level roles, or explore a few highlighted below:

Pharmacy Assistants work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to organize, stock, and distribute medications to patients (completion of high school diploma or equivalent required).

Respiratory Care Assistants support the respiratory therapy team through patient care activities and equipment management (high school diploma required and must currently be enrolled in Respiratory Therapy program).

Medical Lab Technicians process specimens for analysis, providing accountability for the accurate performance of laboratory testing (completion of high school diploma or equivalent required).

Central Sterile Processing Associates inspect, assemble, sterilize, and document reusable surgical instrumentation.

Imaging Services Tech Assistants work with Imaging Technologists, collaborating to educate and transport patients before and after their Imaging procedures (completion of high school diploma or equivalent required).

Patient Care Technicians utilize hands-on skills to ensure patients’ hygiene, comfort, and companionship, making this role a fulfilling journey with opportunities for personal growth and professional development (high school diploma or equivalent plus successful completion of UPMC’s patient care technician class required).

Nursing Programs

Entering the field of nursing might seem intimidating, but we aim to make it easier. With programs designed to develop and encourage young talent, UPMC sets new nurses up for success from day one of their careers.

UPMC Schools of Nursing can help you become a Registered Nurse in as little as 16 months, at a fraction of the cost of a traditional BSN program. With six locations across Pennsylvania and a variety of program lengths, you can find an option that’s the right fit for you.

This paid 10-week internship gives junior-level (or equivalent) nursing students the opportunity to explore different specialties, working full-time in a variety of clinical settings.

Gain hands-on experience as you rotate across a variety of different specialties and units to help you decide what specialty is the best fit for you.

Jump into your area of interest right away with full-time unit-based roles for graduate nurses.

Still Exploring?

It’s never too early to start exploring your future. For students of any age who are curious about what a career in health care might entail, UPMC offers resources, opportunities, and programs to educate and inspire.

Whether you’re excited by the idea of caring for patients, or you’d rather support our health care workers behind-the-scenes, there’s a place for you at UPMC. Learn about career paths for high school students and find out how to connect with our team to get personalized recommendations.

Through this no-cost, virtual 13-week program, middle school students to begin their career exploration in the health care industry. Explorers will engage in interactive sessions, learn from UPMC employees, discover new career paths in the health care industry, and make lasting connections along the way.

Anyone age 14 or older can shadow a UPMC employee and get a real-life glimpse into how our team makes Life Changing Medicine happen every day. Whether you’re a student exploring your options or an adult looking to change careers, job shadowing can help you decide if a specific career is a good fit for you.

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