The Student and Industry Resource Center (SIRC) for The School of Hospitality Business coordinates all recruiting and career services for hospitality business students. Whether you have been associated with The School of Hospitality Business for years or you are becoming acquainted with us for the first time, we know you will find our students hard working, well prepared and anxious to visit with you about opportunities with your company. With one call to our office, all arrangements are made for you!
SIRC can help you:
You and your organization can also work with SIRC to gain access to hospitality business student clubs and events – a great way to help potential associates better understand your company and to identify talent early.
Contacting us will connect you to students and faculty of The School of Hospitality Business. We look forward to strengthening our ties with your organization!
Authella Collins Hawks, M.Ed.
shbsirc@msu.edu
667 N Shaw Ln
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 353-9747
Thank you for your interest in recruiting students from The School of Hospitality Business. The Student and Industry Resource Center (SIRC) serves as your concierge to coordinate recruiting services for companies seeking outstanding hospitality business students. The following are steps for successfully recruiting hospitality students at MSU.
Due to COVID-19 and distancing rules that the University has mandated, the SIRC office is assisting employers with virtual recruiting using our website, Zoom platform, and listserve specifically for our Hospitality Business students. In October, The School of Hospitality Business recently hosted our first ever virtual CAREER EXPO featuring 39 companies!
If you would like to recruit students for internships and/or permanent positions, SIRC also maintains job postings on our website, the Job Alert Bulletin (JAB).
When SIRC receives your JAB notice, we will review and approve it and then post your requirements on our website. Students and alumni who are interested will contact you directly. There is no charge for this service.
Please reach out to SIRC at shbsirc@msu.edu or call 517-353-9747 to assist you in connecting to our students virtually!
A core part of the Hospitality Business degree requirements is the internship component. Students are required to complete two internships: a Level 1 internship and a Level 2 internship. They must be in the hospitality industry. Both internships require working a minimum of 400 hours during a 10-week period or more, with one company. Internships can be completed full time during the summer or part time during the school year. If a student works part time, there is no time limit for completing 400 hours.
Internships must be documented and approved prior to beginning by using the SIRC web application and approval process. At the end of the internship, both student and employer must also complete evaluations through the SIRC web evaluation process. All three forms – approved internship application and both student and employer evaluations, must be completed by the end of the internship or the internship will not be counted as complete.
Level 1 Internship
The first internship, requires working for a hospitality company in an entry-level, hourly paid position.
Level 2 Internship
The second internship requires employment in a hospitality company in one or more of the following areas:
*An internship that combines areas (1) and (2) is highly recommended and would provide the best experience. Special projects can be added to either (1) or (2).
CAREER EXPO is The School’s longstanding annual hospitality industry career event. Each year, students in The School select the “Industry Partner of the Year,” and an executive from that company presents a keynote address — a highlight of CAREER EXPO. The career fair takes place in the evening, when 80 of the nation’s leading hospitality companies recruit 550+ talented students for internships and permanent positions and sign them up for interviews to be held the following day.
Due to Covid CAREER EXPO was hosted VIRTUALLY .
Capital Region International Airport is less than 10 miles from MSU’s campus. The phone number is (517) 321-6121. Car rental and taxi service to MSU are available.
For additional information on accommodations and activities, please visit the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau.
MSU Campus Maps carries a variety of interactive digital maps as well as printable maps, as well as parking information and directions.
* Indicates shuttle service from the hotel to the Eli Broad College of Business is available upon request.
(Extended Stay Hotel)
(517) 351-8181
3545 Forest Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(Limited Service Hotel)
(517) 347-6690
2187 University Park Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(Business Travelers Hotel)
(517) 482-0500
2710 Lake Lansing Rd
Lansing, MI 48933
(Limited Service Hotel)
(517) 347-1000
2335 Woodlake Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 324-2072
2500 Coolidge Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(Full Service Center)
(517) 694-8123
6820 S Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 627-8381
525 N Canal Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
On MSU Campus
(Full Service Hotel)
(517) 432-4000
55 Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 327-3614
Saginaw Highway at I-96 & I-69
901 Delta Commerce Dr
Lansing, MI 48917
(Full Service Hotel)
(517) 337-4400
300 M.A.C. Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
(Full Service Hotel)
(517) 482-0188
111 N Grand Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(Extended Stay Hotel)
(517) 332-7711
1600 E Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48825
(Full Service Hotel)
(517) 323-7100
925 S Creyts Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(Extended Stay Hotel)
(517) 347-3044
3553 Meridian Crossings Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(Extended Stay Hotel)
(517) 203-1000
2855 Hannah Blvd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 351-1440
3121 E Grand River Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 349-6100
2200 Hampton Pl
Okemos, MI 48864
Thank you for your interest in students in The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University! We look forward to strengthening our ties with your organization!
In the spirit of strategic partnerships, the hospitality organizations who recruit and hire our students frequently offer financial support and/or services to The School and its students. We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of these organizations who partner with us.
Some of the ways organizations can support our efforts include:
If you would like to inquire about any of these options, please contact Authella Hawks via email at hawks@broad.msu.edu.