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2012-2013 POST-GRADUATION EMPLOYMENT REPORTCAREER CENTER OFFICE206 Student ServicesAllendale, MI 49401616-331-3311101B DeVos CenterGrand Rapids, MI616-331-6708careers@gvsu.eduwww.gvsu.edu/careers

2012-2013 Post-graduation Employment ReportThis report summarizes postgraduate activities for Grand Valley State University graduates from the Spring/Summer 2012 through Winter 2013 semesters. The information is categorized by college. For more detailedinformation by academic major, please contact the Career Center office at 616-331-6708 or careers@gvsu.edu.SummaryIn 2012-2013, 70.6 percent of GVSU graduates were employed, 8.1 percent were employed and attendinggraduate school at the same time, and 11.2 percent were enrolled in graduate school. In 2012-2013, 81.4percent of graduates that were employed stated that being a college graduate contributed to obtainingemployment.Trend in Employment/Graduate School Activity1

2012-2013 Post-graduation Employment ReportEmployment by Geographic LocationOther States13.0%International0.7%Other Michigan Locations28.6%Michigan86.3%West Michigan71.4%NATIONALLYWITHIN MICHIGANTop Employers Recruiting at Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Valley State University values the strong relationships we have with all employers who providevaluable career opportunities, experience and advice to our students. The following organizations havepartnered with the Career Center to build a strong campus brand in order to attract top talent foremployee sourcing and have made a strong commitment to year-round recruitment activities at GVSU.3MAccentureAmeriCorpsAmway CorporationAuto-Owners InsuranceBDO USA, LLPBeaumont HospitalBethany Christian ServicesCargillChrysler Group LLCConsumers EnergyCrowe Horwath LLPDA BlodgettDeloitteDomino’s PizzaEnterprise Rent-a-CarErnst & Young LLPFarmers InsuranceFifth Third BankFord Motor Credit CompanyGE AviationGeneral MotorsGentex CorporationGordon Food Service, Inc.Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids Public SchoolsGrand Valley State UniversityHaworth, Inc.Herman MillerHolland HospitalHope NetworkIBMInnotecJackson National Life Insurance CoJohnson Controls, Inc.JR Automation Technologies LLCKent CountyMeijer, Inc.Mercantile BankMuskegon CountyNational Heritage AcademiesNorthwestern Mutual2Ottawa CountyPeace CorpsPerrigo CompanyPine Rest Christian Mental Health ServicesPlante MoranPricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC)Quicken LoansSaint Mary’s Health System/AdvantageHealthSpectrum Health/Priority HealthState of MichiganSteelcase, Inc.TargetUniversity of Michigan/UofM HealthSystemWedgwood Christian ServicesWhirlpool CorporationWolverine Worldwide, Inc.Wood TV8YMCA

2012-2013 Post-graduation Employment ReportPostgraduate Numbers by CollegeEmployed Employed andGraduate PlacementRateOnly Graduate School School OnlyGVSU CollegeBrooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies (BCOIS)47.8%8.7%32.6%89.1%College of Community & Public Service (CCPS)78.4%4.6%8.5%91.5%College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS)59.1%9.7%17.0%85.8%College of Health Professions (CHP)66.7%10.6%16.3%93.6%College of Education* (COE)87.5%6.3%1.3%95.1%Kirkhof College of Nursing (KCON)82.5%12.3%1.8%96.6%Padnos College of Engineering and Computing (PCEC) 92.5%2.5%0.8%95.8%Seidman College of Business (SCOB)7.7%5.6%93.4%80.1%*College contains graduate programs only.Total Postgraduate Numbers by College (Employed and/or Graduate School)3

2012-2013 Post-graduation Employment ReportGraduate School by StateOther States33.7%Michigan66.3%Graduate Schools AttendedAquinas CollegeArizona State UniversityAus n Presbyterian Theological SeminaryBaylor UniversityButler UniversityCentral Michigan UniversityCentral Washington UniversityColorado UniversityDavenport UniversityEastern Illinois UniversityEastern Michigan UniversityFerris State UniversityGrand Canyon UniversityGrand Rapids Theological SeminaryGrand Valley State UniversityHarrington College of DesignIllinois State UniversityIndiana State universityIndiana UniversityKansas State UniversityLamar UniversityLewis UniversityLoyola University of Chicago School of LawMichigan State UniversityMidwestern UniversityNew Mexico State UniversityNew York UniversityNortheastern UniversityNorthern Michigan UniversityNorthwood UniversityOakland UniversityPenn State UniversityPurdue UniversityRoosevelt UniversityRosalind Franklin UniversitySoutheast Missouri State UniversityThe Ohio State UniversityUniversity of AkronUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of CaliforniaUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of CincinnaUniversity of ColoradoUniversity of DaytonUniversity of DenverUniversity of Detroit Mercy4University of KansasUniversity of LouisvilleUniversity of MarylandUniversity of Massachuse sUniversity of MichiganUniversity of Michigan College of PharmacyUniversity of Missouri Saint LouisUniversity of North Carolina at PembrokeUniversity of North FloridaUniversity of North TexasUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of South FloridaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of WashingtonUniversity of West GeorgiaUniversity of WisconsinValparaiso UniversityWayne State UniversityWesley Theological SeminaryWestern Michigan UniversityWestern Washington UniversityWingate University

2012-2013 Post-graduation Employment ReportTrend in Graduate School ParticipationGrad School& EmployedGrad SchoolOnlySurvey Response RateGVSU CollegeGraduates Responses Response RateBrooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies (BCOIS)1334634.6%College of Community & Public Service (CCPS)74228238.0%College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS)260191935.3%College of Health Professions (CHP)42214133.4%College of Education (COE)4728017.0%Kirkhof College of Nursing (KCON)2105727.1%Padnos College of Engineering and Computing (PCEC)23912050.2%Seidman College of Business (SCOB)107655751.2%University Total5425196936.3%5

2012-2013 Post-graduation Employment ReportStudent Enrollment in Experiential Education Programs(Experiential Learning Includes: Internships, Practicums, Clinicals, Student Teaching, Co-ops, and Field Experiences)Internship Achievements Awarded 30,436 in grants to 12 departments (Environmental Studies, Exercise Science, Finance,Hospitality Tourism Management, International Relations, Legal Studies, Management, Office ofIntegrative Learning & Advising, Professional Science Masters, Sport Leadership, The Women’sCenter, and Writing). As a result of this funding, 153 new employer relationships were built (five ofthem international contacts) and 289 additional contacts were identified; 206 employers participatedin IMG sponsored events; and 222 internships were generated (both directly and indirectly) Held annual Internship Recognition Luncheon thanking campus, community, and employer partnersfor their work in enhancing internship initiatives. This year we had a record 105 students nominatedfor Outstanding Intern of the Year, and 33 internship supervisors nominated for OutstandingInternship Supervisor of the Year! In addition, two employers received the Outstanding InternshipEmployer of the Year, and one faculty member received the Outstanding Internship Advocate of theYear award. Financially assisted 30 students completing unpaid internships through the Career Center InternshipAward, totaling 15,000 Expanded the Internship Management System (IMS), the Career Center’s online tracking system forstudents completing credit-bearing internships.6

2012-2013 Post-graduation Employment ReportCareer CenterOverview of ServicesGrand Valley Career Center offers a broad range of services to assist students and alumniincluding individual job search assistance, networking strategies, cover letter and resume writing,simulated interviewing, career fairs, web-based job listings/resume postings, on-campusrecruiting, career contact bank, and much more. For more information about our services, pleasevisit our website at www.gvsu.edu/careers.The mission of the Career Center staff is to empower students and alumni to attain career goalsin support of a comprehensive and integrated liberal education.Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions regarding our servicesor this report.Sincerely,Troy FarleyCareer Center Director7

graduate school at the same time, and 11.2 percent were enrolled in graduate school. In 2012-2013, 81.4 . *College contains graduate programs only. 3 GVSU College Employed Only Employed and Graduate School Graduate School Only . Illinois State University University of California Valparaiso University .