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Powered by the Ten Thousand Coffees platform, the MacEwan Alumni Connection brings students and alumni together for meaningful career conversations.
Matched by programs, interests and industries, students gain valuable career advice and networking experience and alumni help prepare them for their careers while developing their own mentoring skills.
Students
Through the MacEwan Alumni Connection, you have access to alumni and industry partners with valuable life and career advice to share. Companies across all sectors and industries are looking for employees with active listening, communication, critical thinking and social perceptiveness skills. You can improve these skills by connecting with others, sharing your story and asking thoughtful questions.
Connect with experienced alumni to:
Connect with experienced alumni to:
- Get insight on career options for your program
- Develop your communication and networking skills
- Build a network of MacEwan alumni based on industry and interests
How it works
- Sign up
Create your profile by selecting your interests - Get matched with an alum
Receive an introduction to an alum based on your program and interests - Kick off the conversation
Follow the steps in the email introduction to start things off – we even provide conversation starters - Connect
Meet virtually, via email or in person. Ask about their experience, advice and knowledge - Grow your network
Get a new match and introduction each month. Stay in touch with your new mentors!
Alumni
As a MacEwan alum, you can contribute to the success of the students following in your footsteps. Sign up to share your career experience and advice while honing your communication, mentorship and networking skills.
How it works
- Sign up
Create your profile by selecting your industry and interests - Get matched with students
Receive a new introduction each month to a student based on your interests and industry - Kick off the conversation
Follow the steps in the email introduction to start things off – we even provide conversation starters - Connect
Meet virtually, via email or in person. Share your experience, advice and knowledge based on their questions and goals. All introductions are sent directly to the inbox of your specified email for your convenience! - Receive certification
Receive an official LinkedIn certificate that recognizes your commitment to mentoring and networking.
Alumni Office
This opportunity/event is eligible for your Student Experience Record (SER). Find out more and create your SER in the MacEwanLife portal.