Now called AHA Career Contacts at the Annual Meeting, the AHA 11th annual career event will take place on Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 12:30–3 p.m.
Historians from a variety of fields—government agencies, military, nonprofits, businesses, colleges and universities, presses, independent scholars, K–12—will speak with students and job candidates about the path to becoming a historian. Mentors can hold informational interviews, display materials about being a historian in their field, or simply be available to talk about their own journey in the historical discipline.
James Homsey (left) spoke with career adviser Courtney Wiersema at the AHA Career Fair.
Talk to a Career Contacts adviser to learn more about:
- The many career options available to historians
- Pathways from graduate school to employment
- Articulating the value of historical thinking to employers
- Finding jobs within and beyond the academy
All annual meeting attendees are encouraged to attend. E-mail Rachel Wheatley, education and professional affairs associate, with any questions.
Volunteer to Be an Adviser
The AHA is recruiting volunteers to serve as advisers at AHA25 Career Contacts. Please fill out this form to volunteer. (There is no charge for advisers to attend Career Contacts, and you can stay for the whole two and a half hours or just a portion.)