
What if every student and alumni from George Brown College, Centre for Business 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 George Brown College, Centre for Business community
Introducing:
George Brown Connect Cafe
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 George Brown College, Centre for Business, 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!
Alumni or student of another George Brown school? Your community is coming soon, so stay tuned!
Here’s the full update on what you can expect…
Are you a George Brown College, Centre for Business 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 Centre for Business alumni based on their industry and interests
As a student at George Brown College, Centre for Business, 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.
George Brown College, Centre for Business Cafe is your exclusive networking and mentoring platform. Powered by Ten Thousand Coffees, George Brown Connect Cafe introduces you to alumni and other students based on your specific career interests and goals. You can schedule and set up a coffee chat in-person or online.
How does George Brown Connect Cafe 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, choose your interests and areas of expertise here!
If you are a member of another George Brown school, your community will be coming soon!
Are you an Alumni of George Brown College, Centre for Business?
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 George Brown College, Centre for Business alumni and faculty based on your industry and interests
As a graduate from George Brown College, Centre for Business, you have 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, George Brown Connect Cafe 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 Connect Cafe 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, choose your interests and areas of expertise here!
If you are a member of another George Brown school, your community will be coming soon!
