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Building the Skills to Thrive: Newcomer Connections

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↑ Build the network and relationships needed to thrive in Canada

Late 2025 program recruitment

First mentorship cohort kicks off in January 2026

Mentors:

  • 5+ years in Canada
  • Currently employed or recently retired
  • Passionate about supporting people who are settling into life in Canada
  • 1.5 hour per month commitment

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Mentees:

  • New to settling into life in Canada
  • Looking to grow in career or make employment changes
  • Seeking network-building opportunities
  • 1.5 hour per month commitment

Participant Benefits

↑ Increase sense of belonging and community engagement

↑ Practice soft skills and gain valuable career advice from established professionals

↑ Increase placement in good quality jobs, improve interview skills, and navigate the job market effectively through multi-directional knowledge sharing�

Ten Thousand Coffees (10KC) and RBC are seeking participants for the Newcomer Connections Program, a community designed to support newcomers to Canada build the skills and relationships they need to find meaningful work and prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. Support your development through a rich curriculum with curated discussion guides to get the most out of your mentorship journey.

Mentorship Opportunity

Program Details

Drive Employment Goals

Sense of Belonging

Skills Development

Expanded Networks

Six (6) monthly mentorship conversations (45 mins) guided by structured curriculum

Ongoing networking connections

Quarterly networking conversations with community members

Expert-led group learning sessions on key newcomer topics

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Interested in joining the program? Click here to enroll today!

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Questions? Find us at newcomers@10kc.com

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10KC mentorship software redefines mentoring, making it easy to connect people at all levels to share knowledge and grow together.

Because people learn best from people.

How It Works

Mentorship Program

Introductions

What is 10KC?

  • Ongoing quarterly networking in Newcomer Community
  • AI-driven pairings for networking chats with suggested topics
  • Formal guided mentorship with structured curriculum
  • 6 monthly sessions
  • AI-driven pairings and automated reminders
  • Interactive roundtable sessions led by subject matter experts
  • Topics such as Interview and Resume Success, Networking Tips, Canadian Business Culture

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