Sponsorship opportunities
Sponsorship of the Student Professional Readiness Series (SPuRS) benefit students and our employer partners. The SPuRS program was created to guide business students through professional development activities preparing them to successfully transition from college to career.
By sponsoring the program, you will be able to provide valued direction, support and guidance to business students with your time and experience. Your involvement on campus will establish your company as a leading supporter and recruiter of business students.
Gold Sponsorship - $3,000
- Recognition in Schneider Hall when visiting for events
- A position on the SPuRS/Zhang Career Center Faculty and Employer Advisory Board
- Recognition of your company on the SPuRS website
- Participation in a college of business professional development event of your choosing
- Complementary registration for a WMU professional recruiting event or career fair ($750 max value)
- First-round invitation for the guest speaker series in the Business Professionalism course
- Half-page ad in the Haworth College of Business SPuRS Workbook
Silver Sponsorship - $2,000
- Recognition in Schneider Hall when visiting for events
- A position on the SPuRS/Zhang Career Center Faculty and Employer Advisory Board
- Recognition of your company on the SPuRS website
- Participation in a college of business professional development event of your choosing
- Early invitation for the guest speaker series in the Business Professionalism course
- Quarter-page ad in the Haworth College of Business SPuRS Workbook
Bronze Sponsorship - $1,000
- Recognition in Schneider Hall when visiting for events
- A position on the SPuRS/Zhang Career Center Faculty and Employer Advisory Board
- Recognition of your company on the SPuRS website
- Participation in a college of business professional development event of your choosing
*Part of these sponsorship funds may be used for staff professional development
Existing Professional Development Events
- Practice Interview Day
- Resume Critique Day
- Mock Career Fair
- Student Case Study Competitions
- Bring Your "A Game" to Work
New Development Event Ideas
- Financial Wellness
- Time Management
- Negotiation Strategies
- Social Media Presence
- Job Search Ethics
- Personal Branding
- Conflict Management
- "Elevator Pitch" Events
- Emotional Intelligence
- Meeting Management
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Danielle Field, SPuRS Program Manager. (269) 387-5088 | Email Danielle Field