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If you are a faculty or staff member (who are not employers), a community member, or are currently NOT a Davenport student, please register for any of our events at tinyurl.com/DuCareerEvent.

January 2023

"Network is not a Verb" - Student Professional Development
January 19 | 6 - 7pm | Grand Rapids | Sneden Auditorium and Lobby & Virtual

Meet Speaker Ellen Poole as helps you start building your network
The first 100 students to check in to this event will receive Ellen's book, Networking is not a Verb. Refreshments to follow.

Questions? Contact Shelley.Lowe@davenport.edu

Students: Register to attend here

Grand Rapids - Senior Nursing Forum | January 31 | 1pm - 4pm

Meet key hiring healthcare employers from across the industry and learn more about your options for practicing in your profession while asking questions about hiring practices, benefits, work conditions, growth, and more!

Questions? Contact Ethan.Tanis@davenport.edu

Students: Register to attend here

February 2023

Lansing Nursing forum | February 2 | 10am - Noon

Questions? Contact Nate.Swanson@davenport.edu

Students: Register to attend here

JCPenney Suit-Up Event | Feb. 5 | 3p - 6pm | Woodland Shopping Center 3225 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

This event provides students with a special shopping experience with exclusive discounts on career wear. Check out the latest styles and trends at https://www.jcpenney.com/m/suit-up-view-all. Text DUPANTHERS to 67292 to register and receive your coupon. Bring your Student ID. Coupons can be used to purchase online, but the best discounts will be in-store. Open to students, faculty, staff, alumni & family.

No registration is required, but CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS

Midland Great Lakes Bay Nursing Forum | February 7 | 10am - Noon

Questions? Contact Nate.Swanson@davenport.edu

Students: Register to attend here

Virtual Technology Forum | February 7 | 6 - 7:30pm

Curious about career options in technology? Come learn from the experts in software development, security, infrastructure, project management, and more! Hear about different jobs and industries out there, and network with local organizations looking for candidates just like you!

Questions? Contact Katrina.Siereveld@davenport.edu

Students: Register to attend here

Warren Nursing Forum | February 14 | 1pm - 3pm

Questions? Contact Eric.Cross@davenport.edu

Students: Register to attend here

GV's West MI All-College Career Fair | Feb. 23 | 1p - 5p | DeVos Place downtown Grand Rapids

This high-profile event typically attracts over 1,800 students and alumni from all colleges and majors, and over 230 regional and national employers with thousands of jobs, internships, and clinical and co-op opportunities.

Student Registration

March 2023

DU Virtual Career Fair | Mar. 16 | 11a - 3p | Handshake

Candidates will have the opportunity to meet with college recruiters - all campuses, all majors, all industries. Students and employers will have access to video, audio, and text-based chat during these meetings, enabling the personal connection of in-person fairs in a virtual, accessible setting.

Questions? Contact Eric.Cross@davenport.edu

Student Registration | Employer Registration

Virtual Allied Health Forum | Mar. 29 | 6a - 7:30p

Students in all Allied Health programs will hear from and learn about the important factors driving careers in Allied Health along with the incredible opportunities in the market today. Students can ask questions and get answers about the hiring practices of health organizations and learn what it takes to be successful in the healthcare field.

Questions? Contact Paul.Jones@davenport.edu

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