SMU Café

The SMU Café Powered by Ten Thousand Coffees

What if every student and alumni from Saint Mary's had five to fifteen new connections to learn, share, and grow?

Introducing The SMU Café
Sponsored by Ten Thousand Coffees and RBC Future Launch

The SMU Café online networking program is powered by the Ten Thousand Coffees platform which matches alumni with students and recent grads for a career inspiring conversation over coffee (in person or online!).

Take an hour every month to meet someone new from SMU! Create an opportunity to learn, share and answer questions.

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An Opportunity To Help

As a graduate from Saint Mary's, 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 their story and asking thoughtful questions. 

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 Saint Mary's alumni and faculty based on your industry and interest

How It Works

  • You’ll receive monthly introductions to a student or recent alumni based on your similar 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 email address
  • Connect with students and alumni from around the globe
  • Search the user database by area of interest, faculty/department, and more to connect with others in addition to the monthly automatic pairings

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