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Laker Accelerated Talent Link reduces employer partnership costs to help expand opportunities

Laker Accelerated Talent Link reduces employer partnership costs to help expand opportunities

GVSUs Talent Link program connects students with top employers through enhanced internships, offering scholarships, certificates, and job offers. Lower employer costs expand access, strengthening the regional talent pipeline and launching student careers

May 2, 2025

Amplifying the Liberal Arts Through Applied Learning

Amplifying the Liberal Arts Through Applied Learning

Dr. Dana Hebreard discusses the importance of hands-on and applied learning for career preparation.

Aug 1, 2024

Laker Accelerated Talent Link

Laker Accelerated Talent Link

President Mantella discusses the Laker Accelerated Talent Link Program at Grand Valley State University. Talent Link pairs Grand Valley students with companies to provide an enhanced paid internship experience.

Jun 12, 2024

Laker Accelerated Talent Link successes celebrated as first cohort finishes, moves ahead

Laker Accelerated Talent Link successes celebrated as first cohort finishes, moves ahead

A celebration May 23 of the first cohort of Grand Valley students to complete their experience with the Laker Accelerated Talent Link highlighted how the program created success for students and added to the West Michigan talent pipeline.

May 23, 2024

Students explore opportunities with employers at campus Laker Accelerated Talent Link event

Students explore opportunities with employers at campus Laker Accelerated Talent Link event

This article highlights the connections already made between students and employers as a result of the Talent Link partnerships with local employers and discusses new opportunities. The value of liberal arts degree skills to employers is also discussed.

Jan 23, 2024

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