Amanda Sebright '16
One of my favorite memories at Grand Valley was studying abroad at the Cannes Film Festival in France. The work experience and opportunity to travel abroad was unforgettable!
Welcome back, Lakers!
The Career Center is here to support you at all stages of your career: exploring options, creating a job search plan, preparing job search materials, practicing for interviews, or networking with employers and fellow alumni. We want to help you strategize, discover, and engage!
New Alumni Offering!
Take the next step in your career by joining this program created specifically for the GVSU alumni community.
Quick Links to Get Started
Not sure what your goal is? Click here for curated guidance.
Strategize
Looking for a job? Make a plan and state with these tools.
Discover
Learn something new and apply it directly to your career or job search!
Engage
Connect with employers, career coaches, advisors, and fellow alumni.
*Use code "lakers" when creating your log in
**Select GVSU upon registering
My Goal Is To:
Choose the section below that most aligns with your goal(s).
Find a Job
Find information about the job search process and ways to organize your search.
Advance or Upscale My Career
Discover how you can advance or upscale your career, no matter the field.
Change My Career Path
Explore different resources that will help you with your career transition, wherever you are in the process.
Develop Professionally
Click here to get started or continue your professional development skills.
Career Events
Student Scholars Day 2026 (INT 100/201 approved)
April 8, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Alumni Webinar: Making the Leap: How to Successfully Transition into a New Industry or Role with Clint Polhill
April 15, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Alumni Spotlights
Jaime Guzior '12
My favorite memory is attending chapter meetings every Sunday with my Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority sisters.
Sonja Forte '03
One of my most unique memories was my freshman year, Takeelia Garrett (who is still part of the GV team) took me to Dean Merkles house to bake Christmas cookies.
DaMar Boyd '10 & '16
My favorite memory at GVSU is my oldest daughter being able to see me walk across the stage at graduation is one of my favorite Grand Valley memories.
Kasey Codd '20
Being a transitions leader and on the Go Team was the best experience to welcome everyone back to campus (freshmen and TLs) in an exciting and fun way!