The GVSU Padnos College of Engineering (PCE) wants to connect with you! Get involved by volunteering, supporting a student project, providing a co-op or internship placement, or participating in research and development.

With over 35 years of experience in industry and community engagement and more than 300 industry partners, PCE is committed to meeting the evolving needs of our collaborators, students, and community.

There are five primary ways that PCE engages with industry and community (see gears image to right): K-12 Pipeline, Experiential Education, Applied Research & Development, Talent Recruitment, and Continuous Learning.

Connect with PCE

The Padnos College of Engineering annual Co-op Employer Forum is held during the Engineering Design Conference. The intent of the forum is to bring together engineering professionals in academia and industry who are engaged in engineering education initiatives to share information on effective models, experiences and best practices. The goal is to emphasize the mutually beneficial partnerships between the Padnos College of Engineering (PCE) and the School of Engineering with industry and government, as well as to allow a collaborative networking space for all participants.