Work, Learn, and Be Hired
Listen to current Talent Link Scholars share their own experiences.
Podcast
Talent Link students share their experiences with deciding to apply for Talent Link, adding value to the company, and applying skills they learned into the internships to future endeavors.
THE SOLUTION
As a student, you will be participating in an innovative program that will develop your skills in emerging fields, provide a paid internship, and an opportunity for post-graduation employment.
THE RESULTS
Illustrated by GVSU's symbiotic relationship with the West Michigan economy, participating students and our partner companies will address workforce concerns through a diverse pool of well-prepared, thought-leading professionals, while helping to shape an innovative work & learning program.
THE ISSUE
How can our community address the labor concerns of the present by doubling down on our investment in local talent - the main driver of strong, sustainable economic growth in West Michigan?
How Does The Program Work?
Employer Sponsored Scholarship
Talent Link Scholars receive an employer-sponsored scholarship applied to academic tuition to support the completion of a certificate program within the bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: asset management (real estate), business analytics, technical sales, business fundamentals, applied data analytics, ERP, or project management. See the certification page for details.
Co-Curricular Cohort and Paid Internship
Talent Link scholars will participate in
- A co-curricular cohort focused on vocation, leadership development, financial literacy, and life skills. These areas are essential to workplace readiness and will help the onboarding experience be a smooth transition.
- A paid internship with the employer sponsor for approximately 20 hours per week in a department utilizing skills developed in the certification program.
Post-Graduation Work
If positions are available and the internship is completed, students may receive employment offers. Student participants who receive full-time employment offers will be asked to commit in good faith to at least one (1) year of continual employment immediately following Program completion.
Join The Talent Pipeline
Do these criteria describe you?
- Good academic standing
- Junior standing, with an anticipated graduation date of May or August 2026
- A strong communicator and, critical and creative thinker, with skills in problem-solving, ethical reasoning, and collaborative teamwork
- Students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) and Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies majors are especially encouraged to apply