Haworth College of Business

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

Student Professional Readiness Series (SPuRS) Sponsorship

Sponsorships of the SPuRS program benefit our students and our employer partners. SPuRS guides business students through professional development activities, preparing each student to transition from college to career. 

By becoming a sponsor, you will be able to provide valued direction, support and guidance to students with your time and experience. Involvement on campus will establish your company as a leading supporter and recruiter of business students.

Existing professional development workshops:

  • Interview panel
  • Practice Interview Day
  • Resume Critique Day
  • Mock Career Fair
  • Company Q&A (info session)
  • Bring Your "A-Game" to Work
  • RSO meeting (as available)

New development workshop and presentation ideas:

  • Personal budget
  • Time management
  • Negotiation strategies
  • Social media presence
  • Job search ethics
  • Personal branding
  • Conflict management
  • "Elevator pitch" competition
  • Meeting management

Do you have a new idea you’d like to see? We would love to partner with you on creative events to help our students gain the career skills that will set them apart.

Interested in giving opportunities?

When you invest in career readiness programming at the Haworth College of Business, you have a direct impact on students throughout their college years. Your gift to the Career Readiness Discretionary Fund will go to support student development activities that set WMU students apart.
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Become a sponsor

We have several levels of sponsorships available that offer different opportunities for your organization. See below for details. If you have questions, click the link below to email the SPuRS director.
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Bronze sponsorship

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  • Recognition during events.
  • Seat on SPuRS/Zhang Career Center Advisory Board
  • Recognition on SPuRS website.
  • Participation in a professional development event of your choosing.

Silver sponsorship

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  • Recognition during events.
  • Seat on SPuRS /Zhang Career Center Advisory Board.
  • Recognition on SPuRS website.
  • Participation in a professional development event of your choosing.
  • Early invitation for guest speaker series in the business professionalism course.
  • Quarter-page ad in the Haworth College of Business SPuRS workbook.
  • A table at Business Bash for fall and spring semester.

Gold sponsorship

  • Recognition during events.
  • Seat on SPuRS /Zhang Career Center Advisory Board.
  • Recognition on SPuRS website.
  • Participation in a professional development event of your choosing.
  • Complementary registration for a professional development event or career fair ($750 max. value).
  • First-round invitation for guest speaker series in the business professionalism course.
  • Half-page ad in the Haworth College of Business SPuRS workbook.
  • Table sponsorship opportunity at Business Etiquette Dinner.
  • Table at Business Bash for fall and spring semester.

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. Company names included in this recognition will have the option to link to their business website. Friends will be listed on both the Zhang Career Center and the SPuRS websites for the current academic year.

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