For the Employer - Create a Talent Pipeline
Through our strong liberal arts education, Grand Valley graduates are equipped with the foundational human-centered skills, critical analysis competencies, and business acumen required to excel in the technology and innovation industry.
A collaborative, accelerated work & learning program up to 12 months in length, which will include:
- Employer-sponsored scholarship to support tuition costs for up to 18 total credit hours per student
- A paid on-site internship for a 20-hour/week with your organization
- Co-curricular cohort focused on vocation, leadership development, financial literacy, and life skills
Develop Your Talent Pipeline
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS)
- Over 8,400 total students with more than 3,000 students approaching graduation
- Wide selection of programs, including Communications, Statistics, Biology, Psychology, and English
- Core preparation for CLAS students includes building a holistic understanding of entry-level skills required in the workforce, emphasizing strong preparation in critical and creative thinking, qualitative analysis, problem-solving, ethical reasoning, and collaborative teamwork
GVSU students reflect our diversifying workforce
- 68 percent of CLAS students identify as female, with nearly 20 percent identifying as students of color, 33 percent as First Generation students, and 34 percent as low-income/Pell Grant-eligible
- GVSU has achieved Gold level status for its support of Veterans, a Five-Star rating for its support of undocumented students, and is one of six institutions to earn the Seal of Excelencia in 2022 from Excelencia in Education
- In the Fall of 2022, GVSU welcomed the most diverse first-year class in its 62-year history (23.4 percent increase in students of color)
A growing percentage of GVSU students pursuing CLAS degrees hold minors or degree concentrations in one of the following technical areas:
- Business
- Data Science Analytics
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
Founding Employer Partners
