Parents and Families

The SVSU Career Services office begins serving students from their first day of classes at Saginaw Valley State University through gradudation and beyond. From choosing majors to exploring careers to conducting internship and job searches, the Career Services office assists students during every step of their college experience.

Our services and resources include: 

• One-on-one advising appointments with general and discipline-specific career advisors
• 8+ career fairs every academic year
• A career management platform with thousands of internship and job postings 
• Career events aimed at exploring fields and connecting with alumni and employers
• Career assessments for students as they explore majors and career paths
• Customized classroom workshops aimed at integrating career development into curricula
• Curated resources for students from specific populations
• Data on First Destination outcomes for Cardinals, published annually

We hope you’ll encourage your student to take advantage of our services! We look forward to offering guidance in identifying their career interests while discussing their skills, values, and personality.