The Engineering, Technology, and Data Career Community is designed for students who are passionate about designing systems, building innovative technologies, analyzing data, and solving complex technical challenges. Do you enjoy breaking down problems and creating solutions? Are you quick to pick up new tools, programming languages, or software platforms? Curious about how data drives decision-making across industries? This community provides access to a wide range of career paths that align with those interests and more. Explore roles such as electrical engineer, software engineer, programmer, data scientist, cybersecurity analyst, systems architect, and others. Through events, industry insights, internship and co-op opportunities, and curated resources, this community supports your exploration of dynamic and in-demand careers in engineering, technology, and data.
Many students are interested in pursuing areas within Engineering, Technology, & Data at GVSU, but aren’t sure how to get started. Here are some tools to help you learn more about GVSU majors and common career pathways.
Getting involved and gaining experience is a great way to explore your interests, “test out” ideas, and learn more about the world of work. Getting involved can look like a variety of things. The important thing is to try something!
Some jobs and industries may require you to go beyond a bachelor’s degree to consider graduate level programs, licensure, or continuing education. For some students, they may choose to start a graduate program immediately after undergrad, while others may choose to take a gap year to gain experience before pursuing an advanced degree.
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Many students are interested in pursuing areas within Engineering, Technology, & Data at GVSU, but aren’t sure how to get started. Here are some tools to help you learn more about GVSU majors and common career pathways.
Areas of interest include mechanical, civil, electrical, and biomedical engineering, as well as emerging fields like environmental, robotics, product and design manufacturing, and computer engineering.
Areas of interest range from software developers who create applications and systems, to cybersecurity analysts who protect digital assets, to UX/UI designers who improve how we interact with technology. Other paths include cloud computing, artificial intelligence, IT support, systems architecture, and more.
Areas of interest span a wide range of roles, including data analysts who interpret trends, data scientists who build predictive models, data engineers who design systems to collect and process data, and business intelligence specialists who turn data into strategic insights.
Click on each career guide to obtain information about internship & volunteer sites, job titles, and skills relevant to these areas.
Check out department and college websites for course offerings and curriculum guides, additional career resources, relevant events, and more!
Minors and certificates can be a great way to demonstrate to employers that you have training in a specific area or skill set.
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is longboarding around campus and my apartment in Allendale. The campus and surrounding areas are so beautiful, and its really tough to beat going outside on a nice sunny day and riding around, or riding to and fro
Grand Valley gave me some of the best memories, such as studying abroad in Ghana with the Honors College, working at the Dean of Students office and CLAS advising.
My spouse and I met at GVSU, so my favorite memories are of the two of us being together and having heart-to-heart talks while sipping coffee in Kirkhof Center.
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Getting involved and gaining experience is a great way to explore your interests, “test out” ideas, and learn more about the world of work. Getting involved can look like a variety of things. The important thing is to try something!
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Some jobs and industries may require you to go beyond a bachelor’s degree to consider graduate level programs, licensure, or continuing education. For some students, they may choose to start a graduate program immediately after undergrad, while others may choose to take a gap year to gain experience before pursuing an advanced degree.
At the Career Center, we can assist students with employer connections, drafting resumes and cover letters, and preparing for interviews during their Co-op/internship search. Visit CareerLab or schedule an appointment and we are happy to help!
Gather information on whether to pursue graduate education and a timeline for preparing for graduate study. Talking to faculty from the specific program(s) you are interested in can provide a lot of information that will aid your decision-making.
Check out opportunities for testing out the world of work via paid and unpaid experiences with a low time commitment.
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