Archie Smith IV 2021, 2024
My favorite memory as a Laker was transferring to GVSU my sophomore year. I immediately found community through student organizations and from the moment I stepped on campus, I knew I'd be a Laker for a Lifetime.
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
Alumni Webinar: Ask an Advisor with Katie Cwiakala and Meghan Veltri
June 23, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Alumni Webinar: Ask an Advisor with Dayna Phillips and Stephanie Jensen
July 29, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Student Scholars Day 2027
April 14, 2027 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Alumni Spotlights
Steve Lyons '10
One of my favorite memories was living with 3 of my best friends in college at an apartment together.
Rebecca Woronko '10
My first football game as a student was so much fun! The buzz and excitement in the student section was something to behold and it was empowering!
Bailey Blackport '24
One of my favorite memories is going to a career fair! Chatting with various employers was a great experience and very informative.
Amanda Hume '19
My favorite Grand Valley memory is attending Toast with T.Haas. This experience was something I was looking forward to since my involvement with Laker Traditions my freshman year.