The RRC Polytech Café, powered by Ten Thousand Coffees

Join our hub and work your network

By joining the RRC Polytech Café, powered by Ten Thousand Coffees, you will develop essential skills by mentoring students and have the opportunity to be mentored by more experienced alumni from the Red River College Polytechnic community. This online platform is free to use and is a perfect fit for our digital-first reality.

Having a diverse network will:

• Accelerate your career
• Help you tap into the smart thinking of peers locally and globally
• Connect you to the Red River College Polytechnic community

Take an hour every 4 weeks to meet someone new from the RRC Polytech community. Learn, share, answer questions, and make your network work for you. Here’s a 60-second video to explain how it works!

Are you a Red River College Polytechnic student?

Join this network to:

• Gain a better understanding of what careers are available with your degree, diploma, or certificate
• Develop your networking and communications skills through real-world practice
• Build your network of Red River College Polytechnic alumni based on their industry and interests

As a student at RRC Polytech, you have access to alumni and industry partners with valuable life and career advice to share. Networking helps fill 85 per cent of job openings, and with 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, public speaking, critical thinking, and social perceptiveness. Improve these skills by connecting with others, sharing your story and asking thoughtful questions.

RRC Polytech’s Ten Thousand Coffees hub is your exclusive networking and mentoring platform. The service introduces you to alumni and other students based on your specific career interests and goals. You can schedule and set up a virtual coffee chat.

How does RRC Polytech’s Ten Thousand Coffees hub work?

• You’ll receive monthly introductions to a fellow student or alumni member based on your career interests and goals
• Suggest a time to chat online 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 – this platform is free to use, easy to navigate, and incredibly valuable!

How do I join?

The easiest and quickest way to gain access is to sign-up using your RRC Polytech or personal email address!

Join Today

Are you an RRC Polytech alumni member?

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 Red River College Polytechnic alumni and faculty based on your industry and interests

As an RRC Polytech grad, you have valuable life and career advice to share. Networking helps fill 85 per cent of job openings, and with 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, public speaking, critical thinking and social perceptiveness. Everyone can improve these skills by connecting with others, sharing your story, and asking thoughtful questions.

RRC Polytech’s Ten Thousand Coffees hub 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 virtual coffee chat.

How does RRC Polytech’s Ten Thousand Coffees hub 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 online 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 using your preferred email address.

Join Today

Employers and Industry Partners

Employers, industry partners, and supporters can join RRC Polytech’s Hub on the platform to connect with potential hires, and have the opportunity to host free Office Hour events for targeted information sessions and recruitment opportunities. Join today to network with a community of top talent, promote your brand, and host group conversations to offer industry and company snapshots.

Safe Networking Tips

While we may not have the opportunity to meet in-person right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s always a great idea to put safety first whenever you meet someone you don’t know for the first time, whether online or in-person. Remember not to give out any personal information you don’t want made public – the great thing about Ten Thousand Coffees is that you can communicate directly through the platform without having to give away your phone number or email address until you are comfortable with doing so.

When meeting in-person for the first time, practicing the following common-sense precautions will help ensure a positive experience when you connect through Ten Thousand Coffees:

• Meet in a well-lit public place, such as a coffee shop or on one of our campuses.
• Don’t give out personal information over the Internet, including your home address or banking information (e.g. social insurance number, bank account number).
• Tell a colleague, friend or family member the details of your meeting beforehand: who you’re meeting, when and where the meeting will take place, and what time you expect to return.
• Stick to well-lit areas and main roads when navigating to and from your meeting.
• Carry a mobile phone with you in case of emergencies.

RRC Polytech is not responsible for interactions that take place outside the Ten Thousand Coffees online system. Please report any suspicious or inappropriate behaviour immediately to info@tenthousandcoffees.com.