Connor Gillis '21
The Sechia Breakfast Series. An introduction at one of the breakfasts allowed one connection to another, which landed me an internship, provided me with a full-time position, and provided me with my current job.
Welcome back, Lakers!
The Career Center is here to support you at all stages of your career: exploring options, creating a job search plan, preparing job search materials, practicing for interviews, or networking with employers and fellow alumni. We want to help you strategize, discover, and engage!
New Alumni Offering!
Take the next step in your career by joining this program created specifically for the GVSU alumni community.
Quick Links to Get Started
Not sure what your goal is? Click here for curated guidance.
Strategize
Looking for a job? Make a plan and state with these tools.
Discover
Learn something new and apply it directly to your career or job search!
Engage
Connect with employers, career coaches, advisors, and fellow alumni.
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My Goal Is To:
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Find a Job
Find information about the job search process and ways to organize your search.
Advance or Upscale My Career
Discover how you can advance or upscale your career, no matter the field.
Change My Career Path
Explore different resources that will help you with your career transition, wherever you are in the process.
Develop Professionally
Click here to get started or continue your professional development skills.
Career Events
From Idea to Action: Conversations for Aspiring Entrepreneurs- Care to Career: Care Based and Community Centered Ventures
May 19, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Student Scholars Day 2027
April 14, 2027 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Alumni Spotlights
Patricia Moes, ne Dys '66
Being the Victorian of the first graduating class.
Mike Michalski '18
I was working late in Kindschi Hall on pouring an agarose gel for electrophoresis but I had mistakenly poured the gel too thick. I remember just laughing with my classmates because I'd review the progress hour after hour and nothing would change.
Lewis Brody '17
My favorite memory at GVSU is being recognized by BSU as the person who spent the most time in the library for two years.
Lauren Moine 2021
My favorite memory from GVSU has to be giving tours for the Admissions office. I loved getting to meet potential students and parents and share my love for the University. I made great friends with my fellow tour guides and Im so thankful for that experi