The Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center collaborates with organizations across industry, nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sectors to advance shared regional goals.
As Penn State’s presence in the Greater Pittsburgh region, the Center serves as a gateway to the University’s talent, research expertise, and academic programs.
Partnership Opportunities
Opportunities may include:
- Student internships and experiential learning placements
- Workforce development and professional training programs
- Faculty research collaboration
- Industry-sponsored academic initiatives
- Regional convenings and roundtable discussions
- Alumni mentorship and networking engagement
How It Works
Organizations may approach the Center with a proposed collaboration, or we can help identify opportunities aligned with regional and institutional priorities.
Our role may include:
- Connecting partners with relevant colleges, campuses, or units
- Structuring student engagement opportunities
- Facilitating research or workforce collaboration
- Coordinating convenings and events
- Supporting long-term partnership development
Through sustained collaboration, we help strengthen workforce pipelines, expand research engagement, and deepen Penn State’s integration within Pittsburgh’s economic and civic ecosystems.
