The Pittsburgh Technology Council’s Education Network provides maximum value to its members through events and services that provide interaction between educational institutions and industry professionals. Our vision is to be the leading force in bringing the educational community and the professional community together.
The Education Network’s purpose is to:
- Offer services to assist educational institutions in their quest to educate the next generation
- Provide networking opportunities for students and educational professionals
- Expand internship opportunities within Council member companies
- Promote collaborative partnerships between education and industry
- Enhance the visibility of regional education members’ accomplishments and achievements
Network Participants
Education network members include the 43 colleges and universities that are active Council members. Collectively, they represent thousands of employees and more than 100,000 students.
The Council also maintains relationships with many of the region's K-12 school districts.
Network Programs and Events
The Education Network offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year to serve the diverse needs of educational institutions and industry professionals. Visit the Education Network Events section for the most-up-to-date events information.
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Education Network Newsletter
For the latest information important to regional educators, view the Education Network's monthly newsletter.
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Network Products
Internship Services
For students and their educators, the Council helps to locate and place students in challenging and meaningful internships in a variety of fields within the region’s technology oriented businesses. Last year, the Council facilitated nearly 300 internships between its member companies and students of southwestern Pennsylvania universities.
For member companies offering or considering internship positions for undergraduates, the Council offers a comprehensive array of free services and the assistance of a dedicated full-time staff to make the process easy and worthwhile.
Student Memberships
Launched in 2003, student membership in the Pittsburgh Technology Council has grown to more than 400 and proves to be a resource for students across southwestern Pennsylvania. Benefits of student membership include:
- Access to industry professionals and company tours
- Professional development seminars and networking events
- Discounts for Council events
- Monthly Student Success newsletter
- Subscription to TEQ Magazine
Tuition Discount Program
Whether you’re looking to save money or generate new business, the Council’s Member2Member (M2M) discount program provides a marketplace for member companies to offer and purchase goods and services at discounted prices. This fall, we will launch the second arm of this program, the Tuition Discount Program. Through this program, the Council will offer significant discounts in tuition and/or fees from participating higher education institutions to Council member companies and their employees.
