Employer Engagement Opportunities

When your organization partners with the Calvin University School of Business, you gain access to a community of students with the talent and character you need to build your business and achieve your goals.

With eight undergraduate majors and two master’s degrees, the School of Business has much to offer your organization. Your partnership helps School of Business students to gain important real-world experience, while their insight and skills can strengthen your organization. Consider connecting with the Calvin School of Business through one of the opportunities listed below.

Host a Coffee Chat

Informal 30-minute conversations that give you an opportunity to talk about your organization, what you are looking for in candidates, and internship/job opportunities available. We supply a container of coffee for you and students to enjoy.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays (10:30 a.m.)
To participate: Schedule a coffee chat through our online form
Questions? Contact Shamara Tumblin

Set up a display table

We provide you with one table and two chairs near an electrical outlet and advertise your visit.

When: Wednesdays (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
To participate: Request a display table through our online form
Questions? Contact Shamara Tumblin

Host Employer Office Hours

Connect with students and build your brand at Calvin. Students can meet with you on a walk-in basis. Walk-ins are short, 15-20 minute in person or virtual sessions where students can have their resume critiqued, participate in practice interviews, or ask questions about interview and job search strategies within your industry.

When: Fridays
To participate: Schedule office hours for your organization through our online form
Questions? Contact Shamara Tumblin

Post a position on Handshake

Post your internship and/or job to Calvin's online career management system, where School of Business students can see and respond to opportunities at your organization.

To participate: Post your opening on Handshake

Participate in the Job Shadow Program

Professionals from your organization are invited to host students for a four-to-eight-hour job shadow experience to introduce students to your industry and organization. Agendas are flexible yet typically include conversation with staff members and leaders of the organization, touring the facility, observing a meeting, and discussing current trends in the industry.

To participate: Sign up to host a student
Questions? Contact Ryan Lipsker

Sponsor a Calvin Action Project

Calvin Action Projects (CAPs) provide teams of students in various business courses with opportunities to work as consultants to help your business or non-profit find solutions to a real business problem. As a CAP sponsor, you define a tangible problem your business is facing. Business challenges or opportunities should be marketing, strategic, or operational in nature and should have no existing or obvious solution. At the end of the semester, you will receive a comprehensive set of solutions or recommendations from your Calvin Business team.

To participate: Contact Kristin Groom

Custom Programming

Do you have an idea of another way to engage with our students? Let’s talk. We can create a unique opportunity based on your hiring needs. Contact Ryan Lipsker (ryan.lipsker@calvin.edu) to learn more.

To participate: Contact Ryan Lipsker

Connect with a Student Organization

Another way to engage with students in the School of Business is to make a connection with a student organization related to your field. Whether you want to share your insights with a student organization, serve as a mentor, or serve as a guest speaker on a topic of interest, connect with School of Business student organizations. Select a student organization below to learn more or contact its leaders.

• 

  Human Resources Club

  • HR Club strives to prepare students for a vocation in human resources through forums, guest speakers, networking opportunities and more.
• 

  Knight Investment Management

  • We offer a space for real-life experience in investment through real-time analysis, asset allocation, and stock picking—making impactful decisions with real money and real client expectations.
• 

  Marketing Club

  • Giving students opportunities to prepare for a career in marketing through company visits, guest speakers, marketing competitions, and more.
• 

  Nexus Peer Financial Coaching

  • Nexus provides free peer financial coaching covering a wide range of topics, from debt management to budgeting to saving and investing.
• 

  Startup Garage

  • Calvin Startup Garage invests in student businesses and cultivates student entrepreneurs through CEO mentorship, regular speakers, and other resources.
• 

  Supply Chain Management Association

  • Supply Chain Management Association
• 

  Women's Business Network

  • An opportunity for female students to connect with female business professionals, share experiences, and benefit from a faith-based mentorship.