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Career Advising Appointments

Looking for personalized advice and information regarding your career plan? Interested in conducting a practice interview? Need networking advice related to your internship or job search? Schedule an appointment with your Career Advisor!

Drop in to CareerLab

Need a resume reviewed or advice on how to start one? Have some questions about using Handshake, or LinkedIn? Curious about what you can do with your major? Drop into CareerLab! 

Attend Career Events

The Career Center offers a wide variety of events to help you successfully land after graduating from GVSU! Attending workshops, career fairs, and employer hosted events are great activities to add to your short and long - term career plan and are available to students and alumni!




Career Events

Industry Forum: Building Momentum - Engineering Partnerships that Work

August 7, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

The Padnos College of Engineering (PCE) Industry Forum brings together employer partners, faculty, and staff to discuss PCE partnerships and share best practices for experiential learning. While co-op...

Student Scholars Day 2027

April 14, 2027 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement, the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) and the Student Scholars Day Faculty Planning Committee are thrilled to welcome you to the...

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Employer Info Sessions

Vanguard Virtual Summer 2026 Specialty Programs EXPLORE Day

When: Monday, August 3rd 2026, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Location: Virtual

As you get ready for the Fall Semester, join Vanguard as we host our Virtual Summer 2026 Specialty Programs EXPLORE Day! During this event, we will showcase our Summer 2027 internships and full-time rotational development programs across all areas of the organization including business leadership, corporate finance & accounting, data & analytics, information technology, and investment management. This session will include a comprehensive overview of Vanguard, our benefits, and our available opportunities before going into a panel discussion with our crew participants. Well close the event with an open Q&A to ensure you leave with a clear understanding of what we look for in a successful candidate, and how you can kick off a rewarding career in the finance industry This session is intended to be informational and exploratory, and we encourage anyone considering applying to join.Special Notes:Recruiting for investment management has concluded for the Summer 2027 season, but representatives will join to share details for those interested in 2028 opportunities.Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for any of the positions discussed in this event.

More Infoabout the Vanguard Virtual Summer 2026 Specialty Programs EXPLORE Day event starting 8/3/2026

¡�No Cost Sparks Mentorship Program for Grand Valley State University¡�

When: Tuesday, August 4th 2026, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EDT
Location: Virtual

=€ Your career doesn't start at graduation. It starts with one conversation. The Sparks Mentorship Program pairs undergrads with industry professionals for a full year of 1-on-1 virtual mentorship  completely free. <¯ Three Ways to Get Started:1ã APPLY NOW (Recommended)  =€ Apply for your mentorship now2ã Need More Details?  =Ú Visit the program overview3ã Questions? =i =» Attend a live info session        =Å Next Info Sessions: Aug 4 12:00pm ET (more dates available)        =Å Use the above link to register  this event is not hosted via Handshake <¯ This is for you if:        =9 You don't know what you want to do yet  your mentor helps you figure it out        =9 You have a major but no idea what jobs look like in your field        =9 You're applying for internships or jobs and need someone who's been through it        =9 You're first-gen and don't have a professional network        =9 You're balancing school with work or family and need guidance ¡ What You Get  100% Free ($3,000 value):=9 Dedicated mentor matched to your field and goals  for a full year=9 Monthly 1-on-1 virtual sessions, flexible around your schedule=9 Interview prep, career decisions, and real talk with a real professional=9 AI career tools: The Interviewer", Career Explorer", Life Studio", and more=9 Skill building: LinkedIn networking, personal finance, leadership=9 Help finding internships and job opportunities =â Hear from Sparks students: View testimonials ð First to apply = first matched. Don't wait. =€ Apply now  5 minutes, zero cost. 9 SetFire Foundation is a NC Nonprofit Corporation and 501(c)(3)  EIN 33-5058150 9

More Infoabout the ¡�No Cost Sparks Mentorship Program for Grand Valley State University¡� event starting 8/4/2026

Career Center News

April in the Career Center

April in the Career Center

As the 2025-26 academic year wrapped up, the GVSU Career Center celebrated student success through Internship Awards, Student Scholars Day, and a year full of career events, employer connections, and support preparing Lakers for what's next.

May 4, 2026

March in the Career Center

March in the Career Center

As the semester winds down, the GVSU Career Center continues to build momentum by connecting students and alumni with meaningful opportunities. From engaging events to new alumni-focused initiatives, March was filled with valuable experiences.

Apr 1, 2026

February in the Career Center

February in the Career Center

February 2026 was a fantastic month in the Career Center. Read on to Engage, Connect, and Discover more about how we helped Lakers have a successful February.

Mar 2, 2026

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