Join the Enhanced Internship Experience
The Talent Link is an innovative partnership between GVSU and some leading West Michigan companies, including:
- Amway
- Acrisure
- Economic Club of Grand Rapids
- Cascade Engineering
- Consumers Credit Union
- Corewell Health
- GVSU Information Technology
- REP4
- Small Business Association
- The Right Place
- United Way of West Michigan
- Urban League
- West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Whether you are an employer seeking new talent or a student ready to join the technology transformation, GVSU is ready to partner with you.
Committed to solving the talent needs of West Michigan, the Talent Link program is for students in their senior year. It connects them to these employer partners to build a strong connection throughout their senior year. As part of the Talent Link, you will:
$15,000
Receive an employer-sponsored scholarship of up to $15,000.
Certificates
Enhance your degree by adding technical certificates such as Project Management, Applied Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, Real Estate, and more.
Network
Participate in a co-curricular cohort experience that builds your network of support and connection to your employee partner.
Opportunities
See the wide and varied opportunities available to you as a liberal arts and sciences student.
Internship
Participate in a market-rate paid internship (optional for credit) at the employer partner for up to 20 hours per week.
Job Offer
Upon successful completion of the program, employer partners have the priority opportunity to extend a good-faith job offer to the graduate.
Applications for the 2025-2026 cohort will open in April.
Particular focus is given to students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies. Adult learners from the LEADS program are also encouraged to apply. Talk with your advisor, or email [email protected] with questions or for more information.
Students interested in the Laker Accelerated Talent Link should consider which certification aligns with academic and career goals.
| Certification | Link to Posting in Handshake |
|---|---|
| Applied Data Analytics | Applied Data Analytics Internship Application |
| Business Fundamentals | Business Fundamental Internship Application |
| Digital Media | Digital Media Internship Application |
| Project Management | Project Management Internship Application |
| Real Estate (Asset Management) | Real Estate (Asset Management) Internship Application |