Vanessa Pena
It's about pursing your dreams and making them into reality. It's your life and the time will pass one way or another so do something that you know will make you a better version of yourself.
Adult Learner Events
Get connected!
The Career Center supports adult learners at GVSU by helping them connect to each other and GVSU staff. Adult learner specific events provide ways for adults on campus to find one and other as well as access information about their programs, careers, and more.
Log in to Handshake and click on Events for a complete list of career-related activities and events!
You are also encouraged to join the Adult Learners Student Organization (A.L.S.O.) to connect with fellow adult learners, share experiences, and find support as you navigate life and learning. Designed specifically for adults and those juggling multiple responsibilities while earning their degrees, you are welcome to join whether you're studying online, on a Grand Valley campus, or through a program hosted by a partner institution (such as a community college). Find more information, sign up, and get involved via LakerLink.
Upcoming Events
Adult Learner Events
GVSU Winter 2026 Career and Internship Fair
February 19, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Winter Career & Internship Fair is an excellent place to kick off your job or internship search, or to begin networking with organizations looking to hire Grand Valley students and alumni...
Past Event Resources
Current GVSU Adult Learners
Catherine Gonzales
I think there are some positives to being an adult learner -- compared to my first undergraduate experience, I have found that I now have much better intrinsic self-motivation, time management, and coping skills when the workload feels overwhelming.
Morgan Polsgrove
I have always wanted to be a teacher since I was a kid. It was time to follow my dream.
Matt Smith
I'd rather take the risk of trying to enter a new profession and chase a career I'd enjoy than spend my days in a job where I'd forever feel like I could have done more.
Kayla Myers
I decided I wanted to finally do something for myself and be the first in my family to (somewhat) traditionally earn my degree.