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Career Advising Appointments

Looking for personalized advice and information regarding your career plan? Interested in conducting a practice interview? Need networking advice related to your internship or job search? Schedule an appointment with your Career Advisor!

Drop in to CareerLab

Need a resume reviewed or advice on how to start one? Have some questions about using Handshake, or LinkedIn? Curious about what you can do with your major? Drop into CareerLab! 

Attend Career Events

The Career Center offers a wide variety of events to help you successfully land after graduating from GVSU! Attending workshops, career fairs, and employer hosted events are great activities to add to your short and long - term career plan and are available to students and alumni!




Career Events

Professional Development Workshop: Professional Headshots & Resume Support

February 17, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We�re hosting an event designed to help students prepare for their next steps � whether that�s securing an internship, landing a job, or applying to graduate school. Students will have the opportunity...

GVSU Winter 2026 Career and Internship Fair

February 19, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Winter Career & Internship Fair is an excellent place to kick off your job or internship search, or to begin networking with organizations looking to hire Grand Valley students and alumni...

Fulbright US Student Program - Virtual Information Session

February 19, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Are you interested in teaching English abroad? Are you curious about studying for a Master's degree abroad? The Fulbright program might be for you! Join me to learn more! For more Information...

Healthcare Parallel Planning - Virtual Sessions

February 24, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join us for a Parallel Planning session to explore alternative health majors that align with your passions and goals. Learn how to build a flexible backup plan that keeps you on track for a successful...

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Employer Info Sessions

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Connect Cafe, February 12, 2026

When: Thursday, February 12th 2026, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST
Location: Virtual

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Connect Cafe, February 12, 2026Don't miss this opportunity to learn and connect!  Take your coffee break with our Recruitment Team and chat live to learn more about available positions, the application process, and how you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students. Start your journey with M-DCPS Your Best Choice! Join us every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 4-6pm! Be sure to register here: https://appk.brazenconnect.com/a/miami_dade_county_public_schools/s/aNpyx/9bVgqThank you.

More Infoabout the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Connect Cafe, February 12, 2026 event starting 2/12/2026

Baltimore City Public Schools Teacher Opportunity Webinar

When: Thursday, February 12th 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST
Location: Virtual

As you navigate your career opportunities and job searches, we hope that you keep opportunities with Baltimore City Public Schools in mind. Baltimore City Public Schools is the largest urban school district in the state of Maryland and the 37th largest school district in the country.  We are seeking passionate, excited, and innovative professionals to match the next generation of creative world class thinkers. If you are interested in a teaching position, we invite you to attend our virtual webinar on February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm to learn more about the job opportunities that Baltimore City Public School has to offer.  You can click the Microsoft Teams URL link, and join the virtual event. If you do not have Microsoft Teams you can click this highlighted link, (Microsoft Teams). to assist you to download the application. Although we strongly encourage you to attend a virtual session before applying, we have provided the application link for you to begin setting up your account and get started with the application process. Please visit some of the key links below that will assist you with the application process and information on the city of Baltimore.Key Links:Baltimore City Schools Homepage:  https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Baltimore City Public Schools Application: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/jobsTeaching in Baltimore: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/teach-baltimoreLive Baltimore: https://livebaltimore.com/Thank you for your interest in teaching in Baltimore City Schools. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact myself or my team at [email protected] TeamOffice of Human Capital RoomBaltimore City Public Schools200 E. North AvenueBaltimore, Maryland 21202

More Infoabout the Baltimore City Public Schools Teacher Opportunity Webinar event starting 2/12/2026

Career Center News

January in the Career Center

January in the Career Center

This January, the GVSU Career Center kicked off the Winter semester with tabling events, presentations, info sessions, and JCPenney Suit Up. Students across campus showed up ready for new beginningsread on to hear how we helped Lakers start strong!

Feb 5, 2026

November 2025 in the Career Center

November 2025 in the Career Center

As fall semester wrapped up, the GVSU Career Center stayed busy helping students head into Winter Break feeling confident and career-ready. In November, we hosted 30 events and engaged more than 220 students.

Dec 1, 2025

October in the Career Center

October in the Career Center

October was a big month for the GVSU Career Center! With 61 events, 290+ employers, and over 2,560 students attending, Lakers explored careers, met employers, and prepared for their futures.

Nov 3, 2025

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Internships are instrumental in helping students achieve their post graduation goals. Help support those who are completing an unpaid experience through this scholarship!

This fund helps to offset the costs for students in unpaid internships.




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