CLICK JOIN EVENT AND FILL OUT THE SURVEY IN THE LINK TO APPLY

gyro: "gyro is the Global Ideas Shop launched in May 2011. We are 600 creative minds strong, united by a single mission: to ignite ideas that are humanly relevant. We bring together a myriad of talents, includingvisionaries, artists, strategists and experts across a range of disciplines, to fulfill this mission for our clients. We are bound by our core beliefs in open thinking, the desire to embrace change and the belief that great ideas can come from anyone and anywhere. We call this unconventional culture UNO. It celebrates inspiration, collaboration and mutual respect andit is what defines us. As a vital part of gyro, you’ll be comfortable building the kind of closeness with others that means you know the punch linesto each other’s jokes, what everyone’s favourite pizza is and quite possibly share the stories that you shouldn’t. You will smile, even when it’s tough because you know you are not alone. We talk to each other, we work together and we share all the challenges and triumphs a creative life brings.This is UNO." (https://www.gyro.com/)

Walker Sands, Inc: "At Walker Sands, we believe that PR is more than simply getting placements. We help our clients use the intersection of Public Relations, Social, and Search tobuild brand awareness and generate new leads. We deliver real measurable business impact and not just vanity metrics. That's the Walker Sands philosophy." (http://www.walkersands.com/)

On October 17th and 18th, the University Career Center will be bringing a group of U-M students to experience a day in the life at gyro and Walker Sands in Chicago, IL. During this Immersion, students will get the opportunity to- 'Meet the people. See the space. Do the job.' The Immersion will include a tour of the facilities, a chance to network with employees, and learn about internship and career opportunities available. This is an exploratory event for students hoping to learn more about different career options and industries.

This application will open on September 12th and close at 12PM on October 7th - please click 'JOIN EVENT' to fill out your application. However, apply early! We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and if there is a large interest in the event and we receive a large number of applications early on, the application may close early. Students must be able to attend the full program to participate. University Career Center staff will be along withyou on the Immersion to guide you through the trip, and more details willbe provided to the selected participants. Students must participate in a 30 minute group debrief session immediately following the Immersion to reflect upon this experience (this will take place on the bus ride home).

Please note, clicking 'attending' on this event does not guarantee a space on the Immersion. Application questions will be reviewed for each applicantand University Career Center staff will select the students who will be invited to participate