uLethbridge Connect Ten Thousand Coffees
What if every student and alumni from uLethbridge had five to fifteen new connections to learn, share, and grow?
Having a diverse network:
- Accelerates careers
- Helps tap into the smart thinking of peers locally and globally
- Is a powerful contribution to the uLethbridge community
Introducing:
uLethbridge Connect
Matching together alumni with students and recent grads for a career inspiring coffee.
Take an hour every 1-3 months to meet someone new from uLethbridge, create an opportunity to learn, share and answer questions.
What’s next?
Alumni or recent grad? You’re invited, see below for how to get involved.
Student? Start building your network now - you’re invited - see here.
Are you a uLethbridge Student?
Join this network to:
- Gain a better understanding of what careers are available with your degree
- Develop your networking and communications skills through real-world practice
- Build your network of uLethbridge alumni based on their industry and interests
As a student at uLethbridge, you have access to alumni and industry partners with valuable life and career advice to share. With 85% of jobs being filled via networking and 2.4 million jobs available over the next four years, the time to build your network is now. The top skills companies are looking for across ALL industries are active listening, speaking, critical thinking and social perceptiveness. Improve these skills by connecting with others, sharing your story and asking thoughtful questions.
uLethbridge Connect is your exclusive networking and mentoring platform. Powered by Ten Thousand Coffees, uLethbridge Connect introduces you to alumni and other students based on your career interests and goals. You can schedule and set up a coffee chat in-person or online.
How does uLethbridge Connect work?
- You’ll receive monthly introductions each year to a fellow student or alumni based on your career interests and goals
- Suggest a time to chat, in-person at a coffee shop or online from the comfort of your home, to share your advice and experience
- Receive an official LinkedIn certification to recognize your commitment to continuous learning and career advancement
- Once you join, all introductions are sent directly to your preferred inbox, schedule a time, and get an invite directly to your gmail/outlook
How do I join?
The easiest and quickest way to gain access is to sign-up using your school email address here!
If you choose to use a different email, you will be placed into an approval queue where you will be reviewed by school administrators. You can request to join by clicking here.
Are you Alumni of uLethbridge?
Join this network to:
- Help shape the careers of students and young alumni by sharing your career advice and experience
- Develop your networking and mentoring skills through real-world practice
- Build your network of other uLethbridge alumni and faculty based on your industry and interests
As a graduate from uLethbridge you have valuable life and career advice to share. With 85% of jobs being filled via networking and 2.4 million jobs available over the next four years, it is key for students to receive support and advice from those in industry. The top skills companies are looking for across ALL industries are active listening, speaking, critical thinking and social perceptiveness. Everyone can improve these skills by connecting with others, sharing your story and asking thoughtful questions.
Powered by Ten Thousand Coffees, uLethbridge Connect is an exclusive networking and mentoring platform that introduces you to alumni and students based on specific career interests and goals. You can schedule and set up a coffee chat in-person or online.
How does uLethbridge Connect work?
- You’ll receive a monthly introduction to a student or fellow alumni based on your career interests and goals
- Suggest a time to chat, in-person at a coffee shop or online from the comfort of your home, to share your advice and experience
- Receive an official LinkedIn certification to recognize your commitment to mentoring and networking
- Once you join, all introductions are sent directly to your inbox, so you don’t need to use another tool!
How do I join?
The easiest and quickest way to gain access is to sign-up using your alumni email address here!
If you choose to use a different email, you will be placed into an approval queue where you will be reviewed by school administrators. You can request to join by clicking here.