Meet our Premier Partners

Through their contributions, time and expertise, Premier Partners support the Zhang Career Center at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business by sponsoring a variety of career education programs and events that help our students launch their first professional career. Please visit their websites to learn more about exciting career opportunities with them.

Platinum Partners

Gold Partners

Become a Premier Partner

Our Premier Partners play a vital role in the success of our work at the Zhang Career Center. By partnering with us, your company or organization has a direct connection to the Business Broncos of tomorrow. Whether it’s sponsoring an event, participating in a career fair or assisting with resume critique, your expertise helps students gain the skills they need to enter their careers with confidence.

See below for details about the different levels of sponsorship available. For more information about becoming a Zhang Career Center Premier Partner, contact Geralyn Heystek, director of the Zhang Career center via email or phone at (269) 387-2759.

Partnerships are renewed on an annual basis from July 1 to June 30. 

 

Partnership benefits and opportunities

  • Diamond Partnership
    • Complimentary registration for all Zhang Career Center-hosted career fairs during the fall and spring semesters.
    • Recognition on the Zhang Career Center website.
    • Invitation to annual partner appreciation event.
    • Dedicated space at the Business Etiquette Dinner.
    • Dedicated seat on the Zhang Career Center and Student Professional Series Employer Advisory Board.
    • Dedicated Zhang Career Center liaison.
    • First round invitation to all career center developmental events.
    • Priority parking at career fairs.
    • Lunch provided to all representatives when visiting campus for career events and interviews.
    • Exclusive table at Business Bash each semester (fall and spring).
    • Exclusive sponsorship of Business Career Day.
    • Exclusive sponsorship of Business Transfer Preparation Class Case Study.
    • Exclusive employer presentation at Business Etiquette Dinner.
    • Annual company lunch with business faculty and staff, hosted by the Zhang Career Center.
    • Sponsorship of the Business Externship Program (Gold level).
    • Bronze sponsorship of the SPuRS Program.
    • Complimentary registration for the WMU Career Fair in the spring semester (no maximum value).
    • Dedicated company spotlight day each semester (fall and spring).

    Funding Request: Platinum Partner—$12,000

  • Platinum Partnership
    • Complimentary registration for all Zhang Career Center-hosted career fairs during the fall and spring semesters.
    • Recognition on the Zhang Career Center website.
    • Invitation to annual partner appreciation event.
    • Dedicated space at the Business Etiquette Dinner.
    • Dedicated seat on the Zhang Career Center and Student Professional Series Employer Advisory Board.
    • Dedicated Zhang Career Center liaison.
    • First round invitation to all career center developmental events.
    • Priority parking at career fairs.
    • Lunch provided to all representatives when visiting campus for career events and interviews.
    • Exclusive table at Business Bash each semester (fall and spring).
    • Sponsorship of the Business Externship Program (Silver Level).
    • Bronze sponsorship of the Student Professional Readiness Series Program.
    • Complimentary registration for the WMU Career Fair in the spring semester (up to $1,000 value).
    • Dedicated company spotlight day during the spring semester.

    Funding Request: Platinum Partner—$8,000

  • Gold Partnership
    • Complimentary registration for all Zhang Career Center-hosted career fairs during the fall and spring semesters.
    • Recognition on the Zhang Career Center website.
    • Invitation to annual partner appreciation event.
    • Dedicated space at the Business Etiquette Dinner.
    • Dedicated seat on the Zhang Career Center and Student Professional Series Employer Advisory Board.
    • Dedicated Zhang Career Center liaison.
    • First round invitation to all career center developmental events.
    • Priority parking at career fairs.
    • Lunch provided to all representatives when visiting campus for career events and interviews.
    • Exclusive table at Business Bash each semester (fall and spring).

    Funding Request: Gold Partner—$5,000

     

Friends of Career Readiness and Engagement

Individuals and companies who support career readiness and engagement in the Haworth College of Business with a monetary gift between $500 and $999 will have the opportunity to be recognized as a Friend of Career Readiness and Engagement. Companies will have the option to link to their business website and will be listed on both the Zhang Career Center and the Student Professional Readiness Series websites for the current academic year.

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