Adult Learner Events

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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.

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Upcoming Events

Adult Learner Events

GVSU Fall 2026 Career and Internship Fair

October 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Fall 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 of...

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Career fair

Past Event Resources

Current GVSU Adult Learners

Andu Tekle Spotlight

Andu Tekle

When I explain what I'm doing to others and see their reaction, it gives me a sense of pride in what I've accomplished thus far.

Achia Smith Spotlight

Achia Smith

It feels good for my children to see me succeeding.

Gabby Dewey Spotlight

Gabby Dewey

I started looking into it...and started on my dream of being an anthropologist.

Matt Smith Spotlight

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.

Catherine Gonzales Spotlight

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.

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