UofGH and Ten Thousand Coffees Partnership
Students can now connect with UofGH alumni or faculty mentors from anywhere in the world to meet and receive advice and support, helping to shape the next generation of leaders.
Up to 85% of jobs are filled through networking. That's why we are here to help.
How does the platform work?
Building connections is important for career development. Utilizing the UofGH Connect platform, students prepare for the future of work and connect to alumni and the UofGH community to continue supporting their career development and strengthen UofGH’s global network.
Ten Thousand Coffees is a networking and mentoring platform. It matches alumni, students and the UofGH community with networking opportunities that suit their career goals. Whether you’re looking for sage advice, industry-specific knowledge or just tips on navigating the current job market, UofGH Connect can help.
Join
Sign up for the UofGH Connect and personalize your profile by selecting your program, industry, interests and goals. Your answers will influence your matches. Friendly note: make sure you sign up with an email address you check often.
Match
Each month you’ll receive a new connection, direct to your inbox, plus tips on how to reach out and start the conversation.
Connect
Suggest a time to chat to share your advice and experience. Where and how long you meet is up to you.
Students - Find a Mentor
Are you a student or a recent graduate? Join UofGH Connect to learn and grow by connecting with alumni or a UofGH community member (i.e. staff or faculty) over shared career goals, professional interests and life experiences.
Why you should join
- Get advice and support from a mentor who graduated from your program
- Hear the realities of someone working in the industry that interests you
- Discover opportunities to accelerate your career
- Gain a better understanding of what careers are available with your degree
- Develop your networking and mentoring skills through real-world practice
- Build your UofGH network based on your industry and interests
- It’s a great way to engage with your UofGH alumni family and community
Network at your own pace
- Going through a busy period? Turn off auto-matching any time and resume when your schedule allows.
- Schedule your meetings when you want and on your preferred online platform (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, etc.).
Alumni - Be a Mentor
Are you an alum or UofGH faculty or staff? Join UofGH Connect to give back by inspiring our students’ personal and professional growth.
Why you should join
- Give back and engage with your UofGH alumni community.
- Discover opportunities to accelerate your career.
- Help shape the careers of students and young alumni.
- Develop your networking and mentoring skills through real-world practice.
- Build your UofGH network based on your industry and interests.
Take the lead on your networking experience
- Going through a busy period? Turn off auto-matching any time and resume when your schedule allows.
- Want to offer more through UofGH Connect? Host a session on the Office Hours app and invite a small group of students to join you at a time when you’re available.
- Schedule your meetings when you want and on your preferred online platform (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, etc.).
- Want to get involved in the UofGH alumni community in other ways? Contact us at ghalumni@guelphhumber.ca or 416-798-1331 ext. 6079
Please note: The University of Guelph-Humber doesn’t screen the online career mentors who join the UofGH Connect. When meeting a mentor, exercise the same caution you would when planning a face-to-face meeting with anyone you’ve connected with online.
