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International Seidman Mentorship Program

The International Mentorship Exchange offered by the Seidman Mentorship Program (SMP) at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is an initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of business leaders by offering students the opportunity to engage in international mentorship and cultural exchange. 

The SMP has launched an International Program!
In collaboration with UEK (University of Economics Krakow)

The International Seidman Mentorship Program (iSMP) was created to address the growing demand for leaders who can navigate and thrive in complex global markets and collaborate across cultures.Through mentorship, students gain professional networking opportunities, and firsthand knowledge of cultural nuances that influence business decisions. 

The inaugural program is set to take place in partnership with Krakow University of Economics (UEK) in Poland, marking the 50-year academic relationship between GVSU and UEK. This first program includes a mentorship exchange trip to Krakow in May 2025. Five GVSU students have been selected to represent the university, West Michigan, and the United States.

To find out more about our Polish partners, visit the UEK-GVSU Mentoring Program website.

Here are 3 ways to support iSMP via donations:

ONLINE

Visit this link to find our donation page and specify "International Mentorship" and the participant's name in the comments.

CHECK

Make checks payable to Grand Valley State University with "Seidman Mentorship Program – International Mentorship" in the memo line.

PHONE

Contact the SMP team at (616) 331-7500 for assistance with donations.

Coming Soon...Next Year's Location!


50 Front Avenue SW, Suite 1031
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Email: smp@gvsu.edu
Phone: (616) 331-7500



Page last modified March 21, 2025