Haworth College of Business

Haworth College of Business
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5457 USA
Main office: (269) 387-5050
Advising office: (269) 387-5075

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.

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

Complimentary registration to all fall and spring Zhang Career Center hosted career fairs.
Featured recognition on Zhang Career Center website and Handshake Collection
Reserved seat on the Zhang Career Center/SPuRS Advisory Board
Priority table placement at all career fairs
First-round invitations to all developmental events including the Business Externship Program
Partnership recognition at Zhang Career Center career fairs and developmental events
Tabling and recruitment in Haworth College of Business
Parking, meals and private office coordinated for campus visits
Partnership recognition in Zhang Career Center lobby
Table sponsorship opportunity at a Business Etiquette Dinner
Table at Business Bash, fall and spring semester
Month long recruitment poster in high traffic student area with option for QR code to careers page
Sponsorship of the Business Externship Program (Silver level)
Sponsorship of the SPuRS Program (Bronze level)
Complimentary registration for the WMU Career Fair in
the Spring semester (up to $1,000 value)
Customized engagement event, Fall or Spring
Social media marketing posts

Funding Request: Platinum Partner—$8,000

Complimentary registration to all fall and spring Zhang Career Center hosted career fairs.
Featured recognition on Zhang Career Center website and Handshake Collection
Reserved seat on the Zhang Career Center/SPuRS Advisory Board
Priority table placement at all career fairs
First-round invitations to all developmental events including the Business Externship Program
Partnership recognition at Zhang Career Center career fairs and developmental events
Tabling and recruitment in Haworth College of Business
Parking, meals and private office coordinated for campus visits
Partnership recognition in Zhang Career Center lobby
Table sponsorship opportunity at a Business Etiquette Dinner
Table at Business Bash, fall and spring semester
Month long recruitment poster in high traffic student area with option for QR code to careers page
Sponsorship of the Business Externship Program (Bronze level)

Funding Request: Gold Partner—$5,000

 

Complimentary registration to all fall and spring Zhang Career Center hosted career fairs. (Limit 1 fair)
Featured recognition on Zhang Career Center website and Handshake Collection
Reserved seat on the Zhang Career Center/SPuRS Advisory Board
Priority table placement at all career fairs
First-round invitations to all developmental events including the Business Externship Program
Partnership recognition at Zhang Career Center career fairs and developmental events
Tabling and recruitment in Haworth College of Business
Parking, meals and private office coordinated for campus visits

Funding Request: Gold Partner—$2,500

 

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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