History Career Guide
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Past Internship Sites:
- Grand Rapids Public Library
- Grand Rapids Public Museum
- City of Rochester
- Village of Sparta
- The Network of LGBT in West Michigan
- Michigan House of Representatives
- Grand Rapids City Archives and Research Center
- Manasseh Project
Where Alumni Have Landed
- Guest Experience Associate – Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Library Assistant – Grand Rapids Public Library
- Various Positions – Hope Network
- Membership Services – YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
- Business Office Representative – City of Grand Rapids
- US Air Force
- Director of Programs & Outreach – North Berrien Historical Museum
- Volunteer Coordinator – Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids
- Public Relations & Marketing – Kalamazoo County Poverty Reduction Initiative
- Paralegal – Reisinger Law Firm PLLC
- Collector – Chemical Bank
- Teacher – Various School Districts
- Program Coordinator – MSX International
Student Organizations to Consider
- History Club and Honor Society ( Phi Alpha Theta)
Study Abroad Programs
There are many approaches to studying history. Study abroad offers students the distinct opportunity to experience various historical contexts and sites thus enabling a unique perspective on the understanding of countries and cultures.
Develop some of these technical and professional competencies to be successful:
- Research Skills
- Strong Reading Comprehension
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Information Management
- Business Strategy
- Inventory Control
- Production Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Ability to conduct research
Graduate & Professional Programs
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