Winter 2025 Employer Recruitment Events & Activities
Grand Valley State University's Career Center hosts a variety of career events throughout the year with the goal of bringing together employers and candidates. Alumni, graduate, and undergraduate students are invited to these events to assist in their search for full and part-time jobs, as well as experiential learning opportunities.
Employers know that effective recruiting is a year-round process. Successful organizations are the ones that are regularly on-campus, make a long-term commitment, and take the time to understand where their engagement can be most impactful.
SAVE THE DATES
Student Scholars Day
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
9 am - 5 pm
Allendale Campus | Kirkhof Center & Henry Hall
GVSU Career Center Employer Golf Outing
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Western Greens Golf Course
Winter 2025 Career & Internship Fair
GVSU Winter 2025 Career & Internship Fair
Thursday, February 20, 2025
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
DeVos Place Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A
303 Monroe Ave NW | Grand Rapids, MI 49503
This high-profile event typically attracts over 1,800 students and alumni from all colleges and majors. Meet with candidates from seven area colleges and universities, including Grand Valley State University, Aquinas College, Calvin University, Cornerstone University, Davenport University, Grand Rapids Community College, and Hope College.
Winter 2025 Career Fair FAQs for Employers
*Registration for all GVSU fairs is coordinated via Handshake.
For information on how to create an employer Handshake account, click here.
GVSU Education & Teacher Fair 2025
GVSU Education & Teacher Fair 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
301 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI
L.V. Eberhard Center, 2nd Floor
For in-state and out-of-state school districts interested in connecting with quality teachers, administrators, counselors, social workers, and therapy candidates. Meet with candidates from other colleges and universities, including Grand Valley State University, Aquinas College, Calvin University, Cornerstone University, Hope College, and Western Michigan University.
GVSU Education & Teacher Fair Employer FAQs
Registration for all GVSU fairs is coordinated via Handshake.
For information on how to create an employer Handshake account, click here.
Employer Showcase: Business & Management Career Community
Employer Showcase is an opportunity for your organization to be a featured employer on campus and to share information about your organization. Employers are provided a tabling space in a high-traffic student area specific to the career community to engage with students on their way to & from class. Plan to informally engage with students and share information about current job opportunities, internships, and co-op positions. Please plan to bring tabling and display materials, relevant handouts, and giveaway items.
Note: Employers can register for ONE employer showcase per semester. There is no cost to participate in the Employer Showcase.
Employer Showcase: Computer Science STEM Career Community
Employer Showcase is an opportunity for your organization to be a featured employer on campus and to share information about your organization. Employers are provided a tabling space in a high-traffic student area specific to the career community to engage with students on their way to & from class. Plan to informally engage with students and share information about current job opportunities, internships, and co-op positions. Please plan to bring tabling and display materials, relevant handouts, and giveaway items.
Note: Employers can register for ONE employer showcase per semester. There is no cost to participate in the Employer Showcase.
Employer Showcase: Healthcare Career Community
Employer Showcase is an opportunity for your organization to be a featured employer on campus and to share information about your organization. Employers are provided a tabling space in a high-traffic student area specific to the career community to engage with students on their way to & from class. Plan to informally engage with students and share information about current job opportunities, internships, and co-op positions. Please plan to bring tabling and display materials, relevant handouts, and giveaway items.
Note: Employers can register for ONE employer showcase per semester. There is no cost to participate in the Employer Showcase.
Employer Showcase: Human & Public Service Career Community
Employer Showcase is an opportunity for your organization to be a featured employer on campus and to share information about your organization. Employers are provided a tabling space in a high-traffic student area specific to the career community to engage with students on their way to & from class. Plan to informally engage with students and share information about current job opportunities, internships, and co-op positions. Please plan to bring tabling and display materials, relevant handouts, and giveaway items.
Note: Employers can register for ONE employer showcase per semester. There is no cost to participate in the Employer Showcase.
Employer Showcase: Lab Sciences
Employer Showcase is an opportunity for your organization to be a featured employer on campus and to share information about your organization. Employers are provided a tabling space in a high-traffic student area specific to the career community to engage with students on their way to & from class. Plan to informally engage with students and share information about current job opportunities, internships, and co-op positions. Please plan to bring tabling and display materials, relevant handouts, and giveaway items.
Note: Employers can register for ONE employer showcase per semester. There is no cost to participate in the Employer Showcase.
Employer Tabling on Campus
Tabling in a high-traffic location at either Allendale or the Pew campus (downtown Grand Rapids) is another great way to raise brand awareness and reach students. Reservations must be made at least five business days (10 days recommended) before you plan to be on campus, and no more than 30 days in advance.
On Campus Interviews
Interviews may be conducted on-campus or virtually for the 2023-24 academic year. We encourage you to use Handshake and its scheduling capabilities for either option. Be sure to book your dates early, as this service is very popular. Once your request has been made, we will work to ensure your request is fulfilled and contact you with any additional information.
On Campus Interview Request
Internship Training Workshops
A well-run internship program can do wonderful things for your organization! Whether you need a succession plan, innovative ideas and thinking, or are looking to help groom the next generation of talent, an internship program could be just what you need. West Michigan colleges and universities have teamed up to provide you with free training opportunities to help your program succeed.
Host & Promote Your Own Events
At GVSU, we are always willing to work with our employer partners to think outside of the box. Because of our distributed campuses and increasing demands on learner time, we have found that traditional information sessions do not always attract attention. However, we are happy to work with you to develop and promote your own event.