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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

Dr. Keivan G. Stassun: Student Scholars Day Keynote Speaker (INT 100/201 approved)

April 7, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Dr. Keivan G. Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Astrophysics and Director of the Frist Center for Autism & Innovation, Vanderbilt University. The Neurodiversity Revolution: Tapping the Human...

Student Scholars Day 2026 (INT 100/201 approved)

April 8, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement, the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) and the Student Scholars Day Faculty Planning Committee are thrilled to welcome you to the...

Tabling in Kirkhof Center on Student Scholars Day: Opportunities for Summer Internships and Post-Graduation Work and Service

April 8, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Come join us on the 30th Annual Student Scholars Day in the Kirkhof Center Lobby to explore opportunities for summer internships and post-graduation work and service. Tabling in the main Kirkhof Center...

Your Research, Your Future: Employer Panel and Networking Breakfast - Student Scholars Day (INT 100 approved)

April 8, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Employer Panel is a special event within the GVSU Student Scholars Day that connects students with employers who actively seek candidates with undergraduate research experience....

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Employer Info Sessions

Generation Teach Summer Teaching Fellowship Informational Session

When: Monday, April 6th 2026, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm EDT
Location: Virtual

Interested in gaining hands-on teaching experience, building leadership skills, and making an impact this summer? Join our optional virtual information session to learn more about the Generation Teach Summer Teaching Fellowship.During this session, you will:" Learn what the Generation Teach Summer Teaching Fellowship is and what a typical summer looks like" Meet members of the Generation Teach team" Ask questions" Receive guidance and support for your applicationThis session is designed for anyone who has started an application or is still exploring whether the fellowship is the right fit. There is no obligation to attend, but it is a great opportunity to get your questions answered before the upcoming deadline.

More Infoabout the Generation Teach Summer Teaching Fellowship Informational Session event starting 4/6/2026

Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference

When: Monday, June 8th 2026, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
Location: 333 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933, United States

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) invites current college students and recent graduates* who are exploring or preparing for careers in the environmental field to participate in this special, pre-conference workshop designed just for you! This workshop, held the day before EGLE's premier environmental compliance conference, blends career development, networking, and technical exposure to help participants bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice.Why Attend?
Receive practical guidance on resumes, interviewing, and job searching

Gain insight into how hiring decisions are made across public and private sectors
Explore a variety of environmental career paths. The workshop also offers introductory exposure to key environmental program areas, helping participants better understand how environmental work is applied in real-world settings.
Ideal starting point for building professional relationships and launching an environmental career. This special event concludes with opportunities to connect with exhibitors and recruiters from the environmental field.
This workshop is designed to help you build a strong foundation in environmental compliance while connecting with professionals already working in the field. Whether youre exploring career paths or just starting out, this is your chance to learn the basics, ask questions, and see how environmental regulations work in practice. All participants are welcome to attend the Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference FOR FREE!Register for student Pre-Conference Here! Students and recent graduates* are invited to attend our MECC Pre-Conference Workshop, From Classroom to Career: Preparing Environmental Professionals completely free of charge. As part of your registration, youll also receive full, complimentary access to the Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference. That means more learning, more networking, and more exposure to real-world environmental complianceat no cost to you.A No-Cost Opportunity with Big Benefits Free preconference registration for students and recent graduates Free access to the full Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference Exposure to multiple environmental disciplines Networking with regulators, consultants, and industry professionalsIf youre looking to jump-start your environmental career, this is an opportunity you dont want to miss.*Graduated between 2025 and May 2026

More Infoabout the Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference event starting 6/8/2026

Career Center News

March in the Career Center

March in the Career Center

As the semester winds down, the GVSU Career Center continues to build momentum by connecting students and alumni with meaningful opportunities. From engaging events to new alumni-focused initiatives, March was filled with valuable experiences.

Apr 1, 2026

February in the Career Center

February in the Career Center

February 2026 was a fantastic month in the Career Center. Read on to Engage, Connect, and Discover more about how we helped Lakers have a successful February.

Mar 2, 2026

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

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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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