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UPMC Offers Virtual Meet-The-Team Career Fair, Aug. 5 to 7

Harrisburg, Pa. (July 24, 2025) — UPMC is holding a multi-day, virtual “Up Close with UPMC” career fair, giving area residents the opportunity to talk to UPMC in Central Pa. employees. The virtual events are spread over three days, with each day focused on different fields -- respiratory therapy and laboratory on Tuesday, Aug. 5, nursing on Wednesday, Aug. 6, and imaging and surgical technology on Thursday, Aug. 7. 

The event is designed for people of all ages who are curious about a career in health care, or currently in health care but interested in a change. “You don’t have to know your path — this is a no-pressure event that’s a great opportunity to explore your interests,” said Shayla Thompson, senior director, Human Resources.

In each one-hour session, participants will hear a brief presentation about the health care field and then be able to talk to UPMC employees in nursing, imaging, surgical technology, laboratory or respiratory therapy and learn about daily life on the job. Attendees can also get answers about UPMC’s generous benefits and learn how UPMC supports employees’ growth, including education cost reimbursement.

TUESDAY, AUG. 5

Respiratory – Virtual Meet-the-Team: Up Close with UPMC, 10 to 11 a.m.

Labs – Virtual Meet-the-Team: Up Close with UPMC, 2 to 3 p.m.

Respiratory – Virtual Meet-the-Team: Up Close with UPMC, 5 to 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6

Nursing – Virtual Meet-the-Team: Up Close with UPMC, 9 to 10, a.m.

Nursing – Virtual Meet-the-Team: Up Close with UPMC, 2 to 3 p.m.

Nursing – Virtual Meet-the-Team: Up Close with UPMC, 5 to 6 p.m. 

THURSDAY, AUG. 7

Imaging – Virtual Meet-the-Team: Up Close with UPMC, 2 to 3 p.m.

Surgical Technologist – Virtual Meet-the-Team: Up Close with UPMC, 5 to 6 p.m.

To register, visit the individual event links listed above or find all “Virtual Meet-the-Team: Up Close with UPMC” sessions at Careers.UPMC.com/Events.

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UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.