Supply Chain Management

Career Development

You’ve got the drive, energy and discipline to study hard and dream big. Let us help you succeed with our wide-ranging career development options. From our nationally renowned Business Externship Program to events focused on personal and professional branding, you can participate in innovative curricular and co-curricular programs, as well as work with advisors, alumni and professors to develop your professional skills.

And it doesn’t stop there: At the Zhang Career Center, you have opportunities to attend career-related events and participate in the supply chain management student organization. Let’s work together so you can bring your A-game to the world.

Supply Chain Management Program
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5430 USA
(269) 387-6130

Target your dreams right at the center

Whether you’re in the general exploratory phase, looking for a business externship or an internship, or ready to search for a job, we’ve got you covered.

Career advisors are available by appointment or during drop-in hours and will also provide information on career development events and resources.

You'll also have access to , 51¸£ÀûÉç’s employment website. You'll be able to set up an account, publish your resume and view internship and full-time job opportunities, among other career-related activities.

Student in professional dress, smiling, in Schneider Hall

 

Connections that hone your skills

Your academic education is just one part of your professional journey. As a student 51¸£ÀûÉç, you'll also get focused support on strengthening your social and emotional skills. Tap into networking opportunities with firms seeking to fill supply chain management positions.

Looking for other ways to get involved? Take advantage of our student professional organizations, industry exploration, speakers and social opportunities. And you can join the organization created just for you—Supply Chain Management Association.

Get involved, make friends and hone your skills all at the same time.

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Getting linked in to 51¸£ÀûÉç Haworth

All students should consider using social media as a professional resource. Join the 51¸£ÀûÉç Haworth College of Business on LinkedIn to network with other students, alumni, employers and friends of both the college and the supply chain management program. If you’re looking for helpful tips on how to best approach and manage your social media from a professional point of view, Career and Student Employment Services offers a social media management guide.

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Center for Supply Chain Management

The center is a destination for those seeking a value chain center of excellence, with experienced faculty and staff committed to developing supply chain management professionals who can immediately create a competitive advantage for their organizations.
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Workshops and Certifications

As a 51¸£ÀûÉç Haworth supply chain management student, you will have access to the Center for Supply Chain Management, which includes opportunities for certifications including Agile and Lean Six Sigma which will set you apart with employers.
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Supply Chain Management Career Night

The event brings top companies to 51¸£ÀûÉç for presentations, networking and the opportunity to discuss internships, co-ops and full-time employment. Employers conduct interviews and begin recruitment for summer internships in September.
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The Agile workshop at the center was an excellent experience! It was beneficial to spend my time learning about projects in a professional setting. I also gained good experience working with others. It is a bonus that those other people are my classmates and that I got to know them better.
—Kurt Antonowitsch, supply chain management student