Emily Gorno '21
Some of my favorite memories at GVSU were within my integrated science classes. I made some lifelong friends, being crammed together in the same classes for two years, and we had many good times together in Padnos.
Education Career Community
The Education Community focuses on jobs within educational settings. Curious about being a teacher? Interested in education careers outside of a classroom? Have a passion for helping others? This is the right community for you. Possible jobs include teacher, school counselor, school social worker, librarian, special education teacher and more. You’ll receive helpful information around these interest areas in the form of event opportunities, jobs, internships, career fairs, and professional development resources.
Areas to explore within this community
Education Career Community
Teaching
Teaching is probably one of the first jobs people think of when considering a career in education. Below are some majors to consider if teaching is an area you'd like to explore:
Don't have a teaching certificate, but still want to teach? Explore some of these options. Most are open to any major:
Non-Teaching
Maybe you love educating others, but don't see yourself in a classroom setting. There are plenty of other opportunities within education that you can explore such as:
Other Considerations
There are many opportunities to use educational skills outside of school settings such as:
- Community based non-profit organizations (nature centers, museums, camps, etc): Check out the Human & Public Service Career Community to learn more.
- Preschool/daycare centers
- Child Life Specialists
Education Career Community Handshake Postings
4/17/24
Teacher (Art)
for job 8897510
Department of Defense Education Activity
Expires: 4/25/24
4/16/24
Elementary School Principal
for job 8892913
Twiggs County Public Schools
Expires: 4/23/24
4/16/24
Twiggs County Middle High School Assistant Principal
for job 8892899
Twiggs County Public Schools
Expires: 4/23/24
See what alumni are doing
Education Career Community
Andy Beachnau '85
Adding lights to the Varsity and Intramural fields (play on Lakers!)
Jermale Eddie '03
One of my favorite memories at GVSU was when Redman and Method Man came to campus for a concert. Once the lights went off, we found out that almost every member of the Wu-Tang Clan was there.
Find more Education alumni on LinkedIn!
Don't have a LinkedIn profile? Read these tips to learn more!
Attend Events to Learn More
Career Community- Education
GVSU Education & Teacher Fair 2024
April 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meet with district representatives to discuss opportunities for teachers, psychologists/school counselors, speech pathologists, therapists, social workers, coaches, and more! Bring resumes and dress...
Traveling Career Quiz
August 23, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Embark on a journey of self-discovery outside of Kleiner Commons with the Career Center's student staff as your guides. First-year students, come and explore a myriad of career quizzes tailored...
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Micro-Internships
A micro-internship is a short-term, paid project that can be completed within 5-40 hours, typically due within a week to a month. These projects require no on-boarding and can be completed by a college student with minimal instruction. These are important but low-risk tasks that can be completed either on-site or remotely.
Student Organizations and Professional Associations - Education
Student Organizations
On-campus student organizations with a professional goal are an excellent way to explore your future career and get involved in your field. For more information on the organizations below use the GVSU LakerLink.
- Council for Exceptional Children (CECS)
- Kappa Delta Pi
- Teachers of Tomorrow – Phi Delta Kappa
- Student Chapter of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Professional Associations
American
College Personnel Association (ACPA)
Association
for Career & Technical Education (ACTE)
Association
for Experiential Education (AEE)
Association
for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
National
Art Education Association (NAEA)
National
Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
National
Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
National
Education Association (NEA)
Meet Your Education Career Advisor
Lisa Knapp
Office Address: 200 Student Services
Phone: (616) 331-3311
Email: [email protected]
Lisa is a Career Advisor who works with students, faculty, and employers in the communications, humanities, and liberal studies programs. She also works closely with our first and second year students as they begin exploring the world of work.