Explore Your Interests

Did you know only 27% of college grads in the U.S. end up in a career related to their majors?  While choosing a major is important, your professional journey is lifelong and won’t be determined solely by what you study in college. Use the questions and activities below to help you explore possible next steps. 

Level Up Your Future: A Course That Gets You Career-Ready

Students often ask: “What’s the best way to actually prepare for life after Calvin?”

My answer? Don’t just wait for it, get ready now!

That’s exactly what this course is all about. Think of it as a career launchpad – …

By Courtney Banks-Tatum
Courtney Banks-Tatum Director
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Mark Your Calendar: International Education Fair Next Thursday

All majors are welcome to explore opportunities teaching abroad at the International Education Fair! Join us next Thursday, October 9, from 3–7 p.m. in the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex to connect with international schools and discover where your degree could take you.

By Madeline Witvliet
Madeline Witvliet Employer Relations Coordinator
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Career Resources

Career Exploration Program – Student Guide

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Featured Classes

Using Questions to Foster Critical Thinking and Curiosity

Taught by Joshua Miller
With AI automating routine tasks, uniquely human skills like critical thinking and curiosity are more essential than ever for career…

Leading Quality in Patient Safety: Systems Thinking and Design

Taught by Hometown Health University
What does it take for rural healthcare organizations to achieve an environment in which reliable processes exist with a culture…

Applied AI: Projects That Stack the Best Tools

Taught by Alex Banks
While AI tools have ever-growing power and potential, most of us use them in very simple ways, one at a…

Learn Edge AI Using Autonomous Vehicles with No-Code

Taught by Sudha Jamthe
Autonomous mobility vehicles must perform real-time voice recognition, inference, data management, and anomaly detection to protect and serve the people…

Using Curiosity for Deeper Insights and Wiser Decisions

Taught by Becki Saltzman
In a world overloaded with information and uncertainty, the value of curiosity can’t be overstated. Curiosity can help you notice…

Harnessing Curiosity to Be More Persuasive and Influential

Taught by Becki Saltzman
The 2025 World Economic Forum lists social influence, empathy, and curiosity as top-ten desired skills for employers. In this course,…

Designing for Digital Accessibility in Online Learning

Taught by Rolin Moe
Designing accessible learning experiences is essential for building inclusive and equitable education and training. In this course, professor and author…

Advanced Spatial Data Visualization in Python

Taught by Milan Janosov, Ph.D.
Explore the cutting-edge field of spatial data visualization with Python. Join Milan Janosov, the founder of Geospatial Data Consulting, for…

Using AI to Boost Your Team’s Creative Potential

Taught by Alison McCauley
In this course, Alison McCauley—bestselling author and CEO of Unblocked Future—explores the transformative power of AI in enhancing team creativity.…

Introduction to Lean Manufacturing Best Practices for Production Workers

Taught by Nick Banes
Is your shift more stressful than it should be? In this course, you’ll explore lean manufacturing techniques to work smarter,…

CSS Essential Training

Taught by Christina Truong
Dive into the world of CSS with this comprehensive course that equips you to craft professional-looking web pages. Tech professional…

Identifying Product Opportunities: Innovation via Problem Examination

Taught by Amanda Stockwell
Organizations can’t afford to stay stagnant. Products and offerings must always be improved and updated on top of maintenance, but…

Using AI to Boost Your Creative Potential

Taught by Alison McCauley
Artificial intelligence can boost your creativity and build your creative confidence–if you use it well. Whether or not you think…

Rapid Prototyping with Magic Patterns AI: From Idea to Interface

Taught by Drew Falkman
Magic Patterns is an AI-powered design tool that helps teams move from idea to prototype faster. In this hands-on course…

Digital Marketing Foundations

Taught by Brad Batesole
Digital marketing has rapidly evolved into an intelligent, data-driven, and multimodal discipline powered by AI, predictive tools, and real-time personalization.…

Revit: MEP Families

Taught by Eric Wing
Revit families are an incredible feature, offering libraries of ready-made objects that can be used in CAD drawings or customized…

Unreal Engine 5.6 Essential Training

Taught by George Maestri
In this course, animation director George Maestri dives into Unreal Engine 5.6, highlighting the tools you need for creating engaging…

What No One Tells You About Career Fulfillment with Arthur Brooks

Taught by LinkedIn News
What if the key to career satisfaction isn’t climbing higher and achieving more but shifting your perspective? Let Dr. Arthur…

Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market with Suzy Welch

Taught by Suzy Welch
You’re applying. You’re networking. But how do you actually stand out and get hired? Join career expert, top business school…

Using Veo 3 for AI-Generated Video

Taught by Lynn Langit
Dive into the world of AI-generated video creation with Google Veo 3 in this course with instructor Lynn Langit. Learn…
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Contact & Location

Phone
616-526-6485
Email
career@calvin.edu
Address

Hekman Library 313
1855 Knollcrest Circle SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
 Office Hours Resume/Cover Letter Walk-In Hours
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm