Student Opportunities
The following opportunities are available to Oakland Catholic High School students through local Colleges, Universities, and businesses. These opportunities are presented to our students so they can have first hand experiences in the fields that interest them most.
Check back often; this page is updated as we receive new information regarding upcoming student opportunities. Stop in and see your School Counselor with any questions.

2020-2021 Academic Opportunities:
- JAN & FEB: The Perry Initiative - Registration closed
- JAN-APR: St. Francis University: Francis Worldwide - Registration closed
- FEB & MAR: College Board: Virtual College Fairs
- MAR 13: Pitt Civil Engineering Day - Spots are limited!
JAN & FEB: The Perry Initiative - Registration closed
JAN-APR: St. Francis University: Francis Worldwide - Registration closed
FEB & MAR: College Board: Virtual College Fairs
MAR 13: Pitt Civil Engineering Day - Spots are limited!
2021 SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:
- JUN 14-AUG 6: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy - APPLY by 3/1/21
- JUN 20-25 (on campus): University of Pittsburgh: RxPlore, Pharmacy Career Exploration
- JUN 20-27: Denison University: Reynolds Young Writers Workshop - APPLY by 3/7/21
- JUL 18-23 (virtual): University of Pittsburgh: RxPlore, Pharmacy Career Exploration
- Boston University: Pre-College Programs
- Carnegie Mellon University: Pre-College Fine Arts Programs
- Immerse Education: Various Programs
- Johns Hopkins: Engineering Programs
- University of Pennsylvania: Penn Summer High School Programs
JUN 14-AUG 6: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy - APPLY by 3/1/21
JUN 20-25 (on campus): University of Pittsburgh: RxPlore, Pharmacy Career Exploration
JUN 20-27: Denison University: Reynolds Young Writers Workshop - APPLY by 3/7/21
JUL 18-23 (virtual): University of Pittsburgh: RxPlore, Pharmacy Career Exploration
Boston University: Pre-College Programs
Carnegie Mellon University: Pre-College Fine Arts Programs
Immerse Education: Various Programs
Johns Hopkins: Engineering Programs
University of Pennsylvania: Penn Summer High School Programs
Job Opportunities:
Students seeking part-time employment are required to have a work permit. Work permits can be acquired through your school district. Students who live in the city of Pittsburgh should contact the Pittsburgh Board of Education - more information can be found here.