Alumni

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

We love alumni, and we’re committed to your success throughout your career. If you haven’t already, take advantage of your lifetime access to our comprehensive career services at The Advantage Center. Whether you’re brushing up your resume, honing your interview skills, seeking a new position, or transitioning to a new career entirely, we’re here for you. Check out career and professional development for more information.

Come See Us

Make an appointment with one of our career coaches to take the PathwayU Assessment, consult your career options, or just chat. We offer in-person, video, or telephone appointments through Handshake.

Check out the AQ Saints Network –  it allows you to both re-connect with old classmates as well as enabling you to utilize the trusted Aquinas College environment to expand your professional network.

Join us on LinkedIn!

Did you know there is a LinkedIn Group exclusively for the Aquinas Community?  Connect with us today!

Get Involved!

The Advantage Closet

Need to polish up your work wardrobe? Thanks to generous donations, we have a closet full of business attire available for free to students and alumni as they prepare for job interviews, networking events, graduate school interviews, career fairs, and more. Stop by The Advantage Center during business hours to try something on. Interested in donating? We’re always looking for new or gently used professional clothing for our Saints. Use this form to let us know.

Post a Job or Internship

Hiring a saint is always a good business decision. If you or your company has opportunities for employment or internships, please visit here for more information on how to post jobs, interview on campus, or hire an AQ intern.

Generation Swap

As part of a NetVUE Vocation Across the Academy Grant, Aquinas College located in Grand Rapids, MI, partnered with Generation Swap to create a career exploration course and podcast dedicated to discussing life’s journey and the UNDENIABLE value we offer one another.

Aquinas students and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLi) participants connect during a career course to chat about life’s journey.  Discussions ranging from values, passions, work, leadership, and citizenship are enhanced through guest speakers and one-on-one conversations. Check out the latest podcasts at: aquinas.edu/generationswap

Take a Saint to Work

Our job shadowing program connects alumni and students during spring and fall break. Get details about our Take a Saint to Work Job Shadow Program or discover more on the Aquinas College Alumni Home Page.

Saints for Life!

AQ Alumni Mentorship Program

Founded by the Alumni Association Leadership Council, the AQ Alumni Mentorship Network pairs successful alumni mentors with current students and recent graduates to support their professional development. Learn more – connect with the alumni association today!

 

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Phone
(616) 632-2126
Email
careerservices@aquinas.edu
Website
https://www.aquinas.edu/student-resources/career-services
Address

Mother Victor Flannery Hall

Aquinas College
Advantage Center
1700 Fulton St. E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1799

Career Service Hours

M 9:00am - 5:00pm
T 9:00am - 5:00pm
W 9:00am - 5:00pm
TH 9:00am - 5:00pm
F 9:00am - 5:00pm