Pittsburgh Technology Council
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Annual Compensation Survey

From salary to benefits to incentives, the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s Annual Total Compensation Survey is the only survey of its kind focused entirely on regional companies and current compensation information.

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CAREER CENTER

Workforce Development


Internship Services

Building our region’s future workforce.


The Council provides support to organizations and companies looking to implement new internships or streamline existing programs. Through our network of resources, we have developed comprehensive ways to enhance your existing workforce with an intern, while building tomorrow’s workforce.

Dedicated, full-time Council staff, with the expertise and the extensive network of contacts necessary to sustain a successful internship program, provide services to support your company’s internship efforts, including:


Effective Advertising

Getting the word out. We promote your internship opportunities by posting them to our Career Center. Then, we highlight internship opportunities through our participation at numerous regional career fairs.


Position Description Development

Need help saying it? We’ll help you format your position description so you can attract the perfect intern with the mix of knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the position.


Resume Screening

We’ll take the first look. By pre-screening and prioritizing all resumes you only have to view those candidates that adequately meet your requirements.


Targeted Recruiting

It’s all in who you know. The Council works with regional trade schools, colleges and universities to establish and strengthen contacts with each organization and their students.


Regional Access

Building a network. We have established relationships with many regional partners to leverage a broader network of internship-related services. Our partners include:


Administrative Tools

Developing the resources you need.

Establishing and administering a successful internship program couldn’t be easier thanks to the administrative tools developed by the Council for your company’s use:

  • Regulations governing internships
  • Steps to creating and implementing an internship
  • Paid vs. unpaid internships
  • Available subsidies
  • Descriptions and contacts for area colleges and universities with internship programs
  • Creating effective job descriptions
  • Identifying appropriate projects for interns
  • Interviewing and assessing competencies
  • Preparing for the intern’s arrival
  • Mentoring
  • Evaluating outcomes

Get Connected: Contact Jared Roberts, Director, Member Programs, at 412.918.4243 for more information on our internship services.