In their own words...
The Talent Link program has been a pivotal experience for students, helping them explore career paths, build skills, and grow professionally. In these stories, cohort members share how the program impacted their journeys, from making key connections to discovering new passions, and how it shaped their future success.
[1728062678].jpg)
Nicole DeVries
Bachelor of Science, Statistics, 2024
Talent Link Internship: Human Resources, Acrisure, 2023 - 2024
Current Position: Pursuing Master of Applied Statistics at GVSU
Talent Link taught me to work hard and seek out what I want from a situation.
Shane Kenney
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics, 2024
Talent Link Internship: Data Analytics, Amway, 2023 - 2024
Current Position: Senior Demand Planner, Chobani
Talent Link got the ball rolling on my career. The experience and domain-specific knowledge I built during the program helped me write a great resume and gave me interesting things to talk about when interviewing.
Laighla Dorma
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Talent Link Internship: Human Resources, Amway, 2023 - 2024
Talent Link Internship: Human Resources, Cascade Engineering, 2024 - 2025
Talent Link helped me to have community help from peers on the job and on campus. I learned career developmental skills that I did not know I had available to me. I had mock interview training, resume, cover letter, and onboarding exposure. It changed me as a young professional.
[1730418158].jpg)
Jenna Galasso
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising and PR, 2024
Talent Link Internship: Information Technology, Amway, 2023 - 2024
Current Position: Amway Global XS Brand Manager
All of the guest speakers talking about career advice that was relevant to starting out was very useful. So happy LATL connected me with Amway! Great way to get my foot in the door!
[1730508401].jpg)
Collin Mendels
Bachelor of Arts, History, 2025
Talent Link Internship: Intellectual Automation, Acrisure, 2023 - 2024
Current Position: Associate Intelligent Automation Developer, Acrisure
I developed strong networking skills and gained valuable preparation for the corporate work environment even before starting my internship. Everyone I've spoken to at Acrisure has great things to say about the students who joined through GVSU's Talent Link program!
Mary Jo Buechler
Bachelor of Business Administration, 2024
Talent Link Internship: Associate Delivery Lead, Michigan Software Labs, 2024
Current Position: Project Manager at Custer, Inc.
Talent Link prepared me for my position through various networking events, exposure to project management in the classroom and professional setting, and taught me soft skills to succeed in the workforce.