Concierge Career Search connects students with top employers across Michigan for internship and full-time employment opportunities. Concierge Career Search opportunities range from in-person and virtual interview events, resume collections, on-site company tours, and more.
Our winter/spring schedule of Concierge Career Search is being finalized. Details will be added to each program below as they are confirmed.
Corewell Health is hosting an in-person event this spring. There will be a tour of their new facility in downtown Grand Rapids, as well as a resume collection for students. The primary focus will be on a variety of majors, including project management, data analytics, electrical engineering, mathematics, and others. This opportunity is open only to current freshmen and sophomores.
About Corewell Health: As Michigan’s largest healthcare system, Corewell Health has over 65,000 team members, 300 outpatient locations, and 21 hospital facilities. They strive to achieve health equity, providing for over 1.3 million individuals who are health plan members.
More details will be announced soon, including the date, time, and how to register!
Gordon Food Service will be hosting an in-person event for MCC students. This event will include a tour of the facility, mock interviews, and a panel discussion with former interns, department leaders, and Human Resources. There will also be a resume collection for students.
About Gordon Food Service: Beginning as a family-owned business, Gordon Food Service has existed for 125 years. They deliver quality food products to stores all over the United States and Canada.
More details will be announced soon, including the date, time, and how to register!
Gentex Corporation is hosting an in-person event for current freshmen and sophomores. There will be a Gentex campus tour, a panel discussion with experts in the company, and an opportunity for students to submit their resumes for various opportunities. Specific majors that are targeted include engineering, cybersecurity, supply chain management, data analytics, accounting, and finance.
About Gentex Corporation: Gentex is a leading American electronics and technology company that develops, designs, and manufactures automatic dimming, rear-view mirrors, camera-based driver assistance systems, and other equipment for the global automotive industry.
More details will be announced soon, including the date, time, and how to register!
Gentex Corporation
Corewell Health
Enterprise Mobility
Stryker Corporation
Meijer
You Can in Grand Rapids Rally
Steelcase
Gentherm Incorporated
Gordon Food Service
Prepare for your future career with the Professional Development Learning Library. This resource features videos from leading professionals across various industries, offering insights directly to students. Explore topics such as diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, strategies to optimize productivity, and tips for reducing work-related stress. These experts will help you build the skills needed to thrive in your future workplace.
More videos will continue to be released on various topics!
Part 1–From the Ground Up: Leadership, Culture Shifts, and Values that Matter
In Part 1 of MCC’s video series on Company Culture & Leadership, you can watch an interactive Zoom session with Jason Lippert, President and CEO of Lippert Components. In this session, Mr. Lippert discusses the importance of company culture and how effective leadership can strengthen a company’s core values.
Part 2–The Culture Equation: Strategy, Accountability, and the Impact of Value
In Part 2 of MCC’s video series on Company Culture & Leadership, Jason Lippert continues his discussion on how to effectively improve company culture. He acknowledges the challenges of change and emphasizes the importance of accountability within an organization.
The Professional Distinction in Fund Development is a new credential that MCC students interested in professional fundraising will be able to earn beginning in Fall 2025. The program is an academic credit-bearing credential (stackable with any major) that integrates foundational coursework in key subject areas with practical knowledge and hands-on skills in the fundraising field.
Credential requirements: The credential will combine three disciplinary courses with customized directed study and field practice. Directed study content, created by a professional fundraising consulting firm and delivered by senior fundraising executives, encompasses 18 essential fundraising topics distributed across students’ junior and senior years. These topics will align with identified fund development competency areas and required academic courses. Students also will participate in a fundraising internship, undertake a non-profit experiential learning project, and complete a comprehensive capstone assignment.
For more information, reach out to [email protected].
Students participating in the Cooperative Learning Collaborative earn a micro certification in professional studies. See “Hands-on Experience” section below to learn more.
Are you ready for a real-world, hands-on entrepreneurial experience that can also earn a scholarship?
The Michigan Campus Community Challenge (M-C3) is a student scholarship competition that incorporates project-based learning and is open to all full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at an MCA member college or university.
MC-3 challenges students (individually or as a team) to develop and present a written concept proposal that aims to:
Be a catalyst for change, an entrepreneur, and contribute to your community while adding valuable project experience to your resume. You can even earn up to $7,500 in scholarship dollars if your concept is chosen as the winner.
The deadline to register is on or before Friday, December 6, 2024. Each team participant must register.
Questions? Reach out at [email protected].
The Cooperative Learning Collaborative (CLC) is an innovative, credit-bearing co-op program that connects students from MCA member colleges and universities with leading companies. In the summer, students participate in a paid internship experience paired with structured, weekly professional development sessions led by industry leaders. In the fall, students participate in a faculty-guided project for their internship company. Students earn academic credit for both the summer and fall programs, and gain real-world experience, professional mentoring, and a certification in professional studies. With CLC, you’ll develop essential career skills, connect with industry professionals, and enhance your resume. This program not only prepares you for success in the workplace, but also opens doors to career opportunities and professional growth.
The next round of the Cooperative Learning Collaborative will be held in summer 2025. MCC can help pair you with a participating CLC employer, or can work with your current internship employer to join the program.
If you are interested in participating, reach out to [email protected].
Michigan Colleges Alliance (MCA) is excited to introduce the Virtual Executive-in-Residence (VEIR) program, designed to give you a competitive edge in the 21st-century workforce. Through the Michigan Career Connect platform, VEIR brings top business and nonprofit leaders directly to your campus via Zoom. These sessions offer you the chance to dive into real-world business topics and gain career paths insights in areas like finance, marketing, healthcare, information services, human resources, social services, and more.
Here’s what VEIR can do for you:
Sourced from MCA’s extensive employer network, VEIR sessions are small and interactive. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your career readiness and connect with leaders who can help shape your future!
Fall and spring VEIR session dates are coming soon.
Discover the field of criminal law with Michigan Career Connect’s Virtual Executive-in-Residence Program!
Students in all majors are invited to attend an exclusive Zoom session on Wednesday, November 20th, from 4 PM to 5 PM ET with seasoned attorney Brian Lennon. This session offers a rare, firsthand look into the dynamic field of criminal law.
Gain insight into the day-to-day experiences of an attorney, the career path, and practical skills crucial for success in this demanding yet rewarding field. You’ll even have a unique opportunity to engage directly with Mr. Lennon—ask questions and learn about the practice of law!
About Mr. Lennon: Brian Lennon is a former partner at the prestigious corporate law firm Warner Norcross + Judd. After earning his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and graduating from Notre Dame Law School, Mr. Lennon began his career as a trial attorney before serving as a federal prosecutor for fifteen years. As a partner at his firm, he specialized in criminal defense, with a focus on health care fraud and drug offenses, but has tackled cases from DUI to murder. With experience in nearly 70 criminal cases, Mr. Lennon brings invaluable insights and hard-earned knowledge to share with aspiring legal professionals.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with an expert and deepen your understanding of criminal law!
Curious about the film industry? A Day in the Life with Mr. Tim Flattery!
Students of all majors are invited to join a Virtual Executive-in-Residence session, taking place on Thursday, January 30th from 4 PM to 5 PM ET. Hear from Tim Flattery, the visionary concept designer behind the Infinity Gauntlet in Avengers: Infinity War, the Batmobile in Batman Returns, and many other iconic designs from blockbuster films!
Whether you’re a movie buff, an aspiring artist or simply fascinated by the art of storytelling, this session offers an inside look into this creative field. Mr. Flattery will share his extensive experience working on major films, including what a typical day in his role is like. Learn what it’s really like to work in the film industry and have the opportunity to engage directly with Mr. Flattery by asking questions.
About Mr. Flattery: Tim Flattery is an internationally acclaimed concept designer with over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He has worked on major films such as Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame as well as designed iconic vehicles like the Batmobile for Batman Forever. Tim’s extensive credits also include Saving Private Ryan, Men in Black, Transformers, and Pirates of the Caribbean. In addition to his film work, he serves as Provost at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, overseeing academic programs and ensuring student success.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity! Click here to view Mr. Flattery’s portfolio.