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Career Guidance
Biological Sciences
The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Western Michigan University prepares students for a broad range of career paths and provides information about potential biology careers and job resources. Careers by degree The department offers major and minor programs designed to provide today's student with effective training and knowledge in the diverse areas of the life sciences.
https://wmich.edu/biology/careers
About Strengths @ WMU
Student Transitions
You receive your Top 5 because it has been scientifically proven to be the easiest number to memorize in numerical order. It is also important to remember that CliftonStrengths are not prescriptive. You can do any job or study any major with any combination of Strengths. There is no direct correlation between individual Strengths and success in academic majors. Instead, we encourage you to understand what you do best and determine how to apply it to be successful in any major or career.
https://wmich.edu/transitions/strengths/about
WMU MBA grows by 20% with introduction of new course format
Haworth College of Business
Course content is based on employer and MBA alumni feedback, specifically focusing on in-demand skill sets such as leadership, analytics, communication and negotiation. These skills help students to increase performance on the job and open up future opportunities for advancement. Learn more about the HyFlex MBA program . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online.
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68441
About Us
Humanities for Everybody
All participants in the program will receive free books, tuition and supplies. There are no age or citizenship requirements for this program. Active participants are also encouraged to request assistance with their college or job applications, including references and letters of recommendation written by H4E faculty. Due to the pandemic, our sessions these last couple of years have been in the form of online book clubs.
https://wmich.edu/humanitiesforeverybody/about
EDLD Student Experiences
Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
How has your degree and/or program helped you move into new spaces of engagement that were not previously open to you? "My new position required advanced doctoral work and my new job is a perfect fit for my professional and research experiences to-date." Katie Giardello EDLD-Higher Education, PhD Student; Director for ASAP|ACE National Replication Strategy "The training, education, scholarship, and relationships I was exposed to at WMU have prepared and encouraged me to continue to move into spaces where my training, interests, and experiences can have an
https://wmich.edu/leadership/academics/ed-leadership/doctor/edld-student-experience
MBA HyFlex program helps business leader transition career
Master of Business Administration
My supervisor, the senior vice president of finance, thought I could work well with two existing financial analysts on the team and wanted my expertise on improving data analysis, while also helping me learn the industry.” Ditlow knew it might be a risk to explore a new career path, but she moved forward and took the job. Amid her 2021 career transition, Ditlow was also enrolled in the Haworth College of Business MBA HyFlex program. “The HyFlex format was what enabled me to move from Kalamazoo to Traverse City and switch careers in the first place.
https://wmich.edu/mba/ditlow2022
Barb Caras-Tomczak: 49 years of fostering student success
Haworth College of Business
Caras-Tomczak agreed to cover the shift in the College of General Studies Dean’s Office, which housed the dean, associate dean, administrative assistant and two academic advisors. In 1973, she was hired as a full-time secretary in that office, and for six years she listened and learned. Over time, her first job shaped her life. Barb Caras-Tomczak smiling outside, wearing a dark jacket. “The staff members there were all exceptional mentors and introduced me to what I love most—academic advising and student support.
https://wmich.edu/business/caras-tomczak2022
Giving
Psychology
Jack Michael Endowment Kalamazoo Autism Center This fund aims to improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families by providing evidence-based, individualized treatment and therapy. PROMOTES Job Placement The Providing Realistic Opportunities to Mentor On-site Training for Employment Skills (PROMOTES) provides support to students with autism interested in gaining paid employment.
https://wmich.edu/psychology/giving
Student Stories
Study Abroad
Study Abroad Sets Me Apart in Interviews Studying abroad has sparked interest from my employers, and does prompt interview questions. I think studying abroad does set me apart in the competitive job market and during the interview, I discuss my learnings abroad and how I can apply them in my professional life to help me succeed in whatever role I'm applying for at the time.
https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/experiences
Internship - United Airlines Flight Ops/Professional Pilot
College of Aviation
Qualifications Must be a current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical science or related field Must be at least a Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Student within one year of graduation at the start of the internship FAA Instrument rating required FAA Commercial Certificate highly preferred FAA Multi-Engine Rating preferred FAA Medical (First, Second, or Third) required Minimum of a 3.0 GPA required Valid Passport required for international travel experience Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S
https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/blog/2022/04/unitedintern