Ten Thousand Coffees
What if every student and alumni from Algoma University had five to fifteen new connections to learn, share, and grow? Introducing the Algoma University Café, powered by Ten Thousand Coffees!
The Algoma University Café is a networking and mentorship platform that connects students, alumni and business professionals based on their role, career goals, and professional interests.
Take one-hour every couple of months to meet someone new from Algoma U! Ask questions, tell your story, and turn your valuable life experience into work experience.
The Importance of Networking
Networking is an important component of building a successful career ⎼ 85% of all jobs are filled via networking. With Ten Thousand Coffees, the Algoma University Café is aiming to increase access to, and deliver networking support to students and alumni. The Ten Thousand Coffees platform will help prepare students for the future of work by helping them grow their networks and make the necessary connections to ensure a successful transition from school-to-work.
When you have a diverse network, it accelerates your career, allows you to tap into other professionals’ smart thinking, and helps answer important questions as you navigate current and future opportunities.
Gain knowledge and transferable skills through networking. The top skills that employers are seeking across all industries, are leadership, communication, collaboration, time management, understanding technology, and global training. Everyone can improve these skills by connecting with others, sharing stories and asking thoughtful questions.
How Does the Algoma University Café Work?
- Join the community and get matched with other members based on shared interests.
- Connect with students and alumni from around the globe.
- Receive monthly introductions based on similar career interests and goals.
- Introductions are sent directly to your email address.
- Receive conversation themes and icebreakers for each chat.
- Suggest a time to chat, in-person over coffee or online, to share advice and experiences.
- Receive an official LinkedIn certification to recognize your commitment to continuous learning and career advancement.
Why Join?
Student
As an Algoma University student, you have access to alumni and industry partners with valuable life and career advice to share.
Join the Algoma University Café to:
- Gain a better understanding of what careers are available to you with your degree
- Develop your networking and communications skills through real-world practice
- Build your network of Algoma University alumni based on industry and interests
Alumni
As an Algoma University graduate, you have valuable life and career advice to share.
Join the Algoma University Café 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 Algoma University alumni based on industry and interests
Professionals in the Community
As a professional in the community, you have valuable life and career advice to share.
Join the Algoma University Café to:
- Help shape the careers of students and young alumni by sharing your career advice and experience
- Further enhance your networking and mentoring skills
- Build your network with Algoma University students and alumni based on industry and interests
