Establishing a relationship with La Roche University connects your company or organization with today’s emerging talent in the areas of business, science, design, nursing, education and the humanities.
By partnering with the Office of Career Development, you have access to job and internship candidates and a variety of free resources to meet the needs of your organization.
Recruiting La Roche Students and Graduates
Information Sessions and Recruitment Tables
Interact with our students, and share information about your organization by visiting campus throughout the year. Information tables will be available for you to network with students and invite internship/employment application to meet your hiring needs.
Major-Specific Interview Days
These annual recruiting events allow companies to interview regional college students for internships and professional employment. As a participating university in the Interview Day Consortiums, La Roche offers employers well-prepared and qualified candidates in the following fields:
- Accounting
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Science
- Information Technology
- Management Information Systems
- Math
Employers may partner with these consortia to recruit college students and graduates to meet internship and employment needs. Consortia school partners organize the promotion of the interview days, student registration, preparation and collection of resumes, and scheduling of interviews based on employer selections and venue logistics.
For more information: accountingconsortium.org, careerdevelopment@laroche.edu
WestPACS Job Fair
As a member of the Western Pennsylvania Career Services Association (WestPACS), La Roche supports two annual collegiate internship and job fairs. The job fair always takes place at a central location, most recently at the Monroeville Convention Center. The top 10 employment sectors represented at WestPACS job fairs include:
- Accounting/Finance
- Business/Management
- Communications
- Computer Science/Information Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Engineering
- Government Public Administration
- Health Care
- Sales and Marketing
- Social and Human Services
Handshake
Use this resource to connect with more than 1,600 La Roche students and alumni. Registered employers can target appropriate candidates by including specific requirements, such as: education level, majors, certifications and more.
Annual Professional Networking and Etiquette Dinner
Held during the spring semester, the Professional Networking and Etiquette Dinner allows alumni and employers to meet our students face-to-face. Students also practice networking skills and learn professional etiquette at this career development reception and dinner.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
In addition to recruitment resources, La Roche offers experiential learning opportunities for students to work with outside companies and apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations.
Internships
La Roche students are strongly encouraged to supplement their academic program with for-credit internship experiences so that they can apply classroom content and major knowledge to support the business efforts of regional employers.
Immersions
This annual contest is a 60-hour graphic design challenge for juniors and seniors to create concepts, develop solutions and pitch projects to an outside client. Previous clients include: Attack Theatre, Center for Organ Recovery and Education, Global Links, Haiti H20, the Office of Mayor William Peduto, WPSBA and North Hills Community Outreach.
Senior Portfolio Show
Each year during the spring, our graduating graphic and interior design students present their work to the university and outside community. Employers are invited to review our graduates’ portfolios at this annual event. For more information: design@laroche.edu.
Association of Information Technology Professionals: La Roche Student Chapter
This student-run organization connects with employers to offer technology workshops, networking opportunities and gaming events throughout the academic year.
Delta Mu Delta
The International Business Honor Society seeks principal business employers for networking opportunities and chapter events each semester.
Professional Development Series
Each semester our Master of Science in Human Resources Management program offers a widely popular Professional Development Series for business leaders and HR professionals. With eight presentations per year, the series features:
- Informal networking sessions
- Credits for PHR, SPHR and GPHR certifications
- Two-hour presentations held in the evening
For More Information
Begin your relationship with La Roche by contacting the Office of Career Development to learn more about recruiting opportunities.
Kevin Myles
Coordinator of Career Development, Student Academic Support Services
412-536-1130
kevin.myles@laroche.edu