{"id":2252,"date":"2026-09-22T14:57:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T14:57:06","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-09-28T15:46:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T15:46:30","slug":"ten-thousand-coffees","status":"publish","type":"rbc_program","link":"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/programs-tools\/ten-thousand-coffees\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Thousand Coffees: Mentoring &amp; Networking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-70-85-of-jobs-are-never-posted-they-re-found-through-the-people-you-know-1\">70-85% of jobs are never posted &#8211; they&#8217;re found through the people you know.<sup><a href=\"#legal-1\" data-dig-id=\"LP-2-67105e43\" data-dig-label=\"1\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">1<\/a><\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-ten-thousand-coffees-10kc-puts-that-network-within-reach-smart-matching-you-with-mentors-peers-and-subject-matter-experts-through-an-online-platform-that-open-doors-and-propel-you-forward-no-matter-where-you-re-starting-from\">Ten Thousand Coffees (10KC) puts that network within reach &#8211; smart-matching you with mentors, peers, and subject matter specialists through an online platform that can help you open doors and propel you forward, no matter where you&#8217;re starting from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-networking-amp-mentoring\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-rbc-bright-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Why Networking &amp; Mentoring?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having a strong, diverse network can help accelerate your career, give you access to other people&#8217;s hard-won knowledge, and help you navigate opportunities you couldn&#8217;t find on your own. Networking can be as simple as a real conversation and can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-list\"><ul class=\"advgblist-5ddce99c-c911-41c5-8ffe-eb7dd690811b\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">Exchange ideas and open doors to opportunities you wouldn&#8217;t find on your own<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">Understand what career paths and opportunities actually exist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">Build the communication and relationship skills that come from real practice<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most jobs are filled through networking rather than public postings \u2014 yet not everyone starts out with equal access to the people, advice, or opportunities that make that possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ten Thousand Coffees, supported by RBC, exists to help you close that gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-it-works\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-rbc-bright-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">How it works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10KC matches you with a mentor or peer based on your goals, and gives you simple, step-by-step guidance on how to make the most of the conversation. From there, 10KC will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9ba6dbca wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mar-r-qtr mob-mar-r-qtr has-rbc-climate-action-seaweed-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-0ee0184d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:19px;border-top-right-radius:19px;border-bottom-left-radius:19px;border-bottom-right-radius:19px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/exclude_10KC_icons.png?quality=80&amp;w=256\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2401\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:70px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/exclude_10KC_icons.png 256w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/exclude_10KC_icons.png?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr has-rbc-climate-action-medium-seaweed-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deliver smart introductions to a mentor or peer based on your goals and interests<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mar-r-qtr mob-mar-r-qtr mar-l-qtr mob-mar-l-qtr has-rbc-climate-action-seaweed-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-0ee0184d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:19px;border-top-right-radius:19px;border-bottom-left-radius:19px;border-bottom-right-radius:19px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/envelope_10KC_icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2400\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:70px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/envelope_10KC_icon.png 256w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/envelope_10KC_icon.png?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr has-rbc-climate-action-medium-seaweed-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong>Send introductions straight to your inbox, with an invite ready for your calendar<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mar-l-qtr mar-r-qtr mob-mar-l-qtr mob-mar-r-qtr has-rbc-climate-action-seaweed-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-0ee0184d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:19px;border-top-right-radius:19px;border-bottom-left-radius:19px;border-bottom-right-radius:19px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/coffee_10KC_icons.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2402\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:70px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/coffee_10KC_icons.png 256w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/coffee_10KC_icons.png?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-b-qtr mob-mar-b-qtr has-rbc-climate-action-medium-seaweed-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Help coordinate a time to connect \u2014 in person over coffee, or online from wherever you are<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9ba6dbca wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mar-r-qtr mob-mar-r-qtr has-rbc-climate-action-seaweed-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-0ee0184d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:19px;border-top-right-radius:19px;border-bottom-left-radius:19px;border-bottom-right-radius:19px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized mob-mar-b-qtr mar-b-qtr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/chats_10KC_icon.png?quality=80&amp;w=256\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2399\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:70px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/chats_10KC_icon.png 256w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/chats_10KC_icon.png?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-rbc-climate-action-medium-seaweed-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Share tips, conversation starters, and best practices to help you make the most of every connection<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mar-l-qtr mob-mar-l-qtr mar-r-qtr mob-mar-r-qtr has-rbc-climate-action-seaweed-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-0ee0184d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:19px;border-top-right-radius:19px;border-bottom-left-radius:19px;border-bottom-right-radius:19px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/seal-check_10KC_icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2403\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:70px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/seal-check_10KC_icon.png 256w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/seal-check_10KC_icon.png?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-rbc-climate-action-medium-seaweed-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Provide an official LinkedIn certification recognizing your commitment to continuous learning and career growth<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mar-l-qtr mob-mar-l-qtr has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-0ee0184d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:19px;border-top-right-radius:19px;border-bottom-left-radius:19px;border-bottom-right-radius:19px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"has-cool-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-tabs-block alignfull section-tabs is-style-default\" aria-label=\"Section Tabs\"><div class=\"section-inner \"><ul class=\"tab-nav \" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#section-content-36897b95\" id=\"section-tab-36897b95\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#section-content-36897b95\" aria-controls=\"section-content-36897b95\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-dig-id=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship-2252-36897b95\" data-dig-category=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship\" data-dig-action=\"tab select\" data-dig-label=\"Students &amp; Alumni\">Students &amp; Alumni<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#section-content-c01beead\" id=\"section-tab-c01beead\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#section-content-c01beead\" aria-controls=\"section-content-c01beead\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-dig-id=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship-2252-c01beead\" data-dig-category=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship\" data-dig-action=\"tab select\" data-dig-label=\"Newcomers\">Newcomers<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#section-content-6112abed\" id=\"section-tab-6112abed\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#section-content-6112abed\" aria-controls=\"section-content-6112abed\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-dig-id=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship-2252-6112abed\" data-dig-category=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship\" data-dig-action=\"tab select\" data-dig-label=\"Entrepreneurs\">Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#section-content-6df9eb65\" id=\"section-tab-6df9eb65\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#section-content-6df9eb65\" aria-controls=\"section-content-6df9eb65\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-dig-id=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship-2252-6df9eb65\" data-dig-category=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship\" data-dig-action=\"tab select\" data-dig-label=\"BIPOC\">BIPOC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tab-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-tab-content\"><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tab-pane show active\" aria-labelledby=\"section-tab-36897b95\" id=\"section-content-36897b95\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:181px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1253\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2339 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-1383519751.jpg\" style=\"object-position:49% 36%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"49% 36%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-1383519751.jpg 1253w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-1383519751.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-1383519751.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-1383519751.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1253px) 100vw, 1253px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-rbc-dark-blue-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\" id=\"h-students-amp-alumni\">Students &amp; Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>The<\/strong> <strong>Network &amp; Skills That Help Get You Hired<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect with students and alumni across Canada for meaningful conversations: the kind that turn into interview tips that land the job, introductions that open doors, and a network that keeps paying off long after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9ba6dbca wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9ba6dbca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h6 id=\"h-mentees\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-rbc-bright-blue-tint-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11\">Mentees<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-r wp-block-paragraph\">Mentees, this is for you if you&#8217;re a student or recent job seeking graduate (less than one year) ready to grow your network. Prepare for and launch your career, and develop the skills needed for professional success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 id=\"h-mentors\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-rbc-bright-blue-tint-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12\">Mentors<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mentors, this is for you if you&#8217;re you a professional and\/or an alumni of a postsecondary institution, and want to give back to students and new grads. This is your opportunity to develop leadership skills and stay connected with the next generation.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Join your school\u2019s hub or our open-access community.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d9a36c2f wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button  is-style-primary primary btn before\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tenthousandcoffees.com\/schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-dig-id=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship-2252-82e65875\" data-dig-category=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship\" data-dig-action=\"button click\" data-dig-label=\"Get Started-https:\/\/www.tenthousandcoffees.com\/schools \">Get Started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-tab-content\"><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tab-pane\" aria-labelledby=\"section-tab-c01beead\" id=\"section-content-c01beead\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:181px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2338 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-1331944974.jpg?quality=80&amp;w=1024\" style=\"object-position:51% 39%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"51% 39%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-1331944974.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-1331944974.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-1331944974.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-1331944974.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-rbc-dark-blue-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-newcomer-connections\">Newcomer Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Landing Your Career in Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-newcomer-connections\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You bring real experience, real credentials, and real ambition &#8211; sometimes built halfway across the world. What&#8217;s standing between you and your next job usually isn&#8217;t skill, it&#8217;s a way in. Newcomer Connections pairs you with a mentor who&#8217;s already built their career in Canada and is ready to help you do the same &#8211; from decoding the hidden job market to walking into your next interview with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This community is 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9ba6dbca wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 id=\"h-mentees-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-rbc-bright-blue-tint-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13\">Mentees<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-r-hlf wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-menteesmentees-this-is-for-you-if-you-ve-settled-in-canada-within-the-last-couple-of-years-and-are-ready-to-grow-your-career-your-network-and-your-sense-of-belonging\">Mentees, this is for you if you&#8217;ve settled in Canada within the last couple of years and are ready to grow your career, your network, and your sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 id=\"h-mentors-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-rbc-bright-blue-tint-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14\">Mentors<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mentors, this is for you if you&#8217;re 5+ years settled in Canada, and want to give back to the newcomer community and develop leadership skills.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d9a36c2f wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button  is-style-primary primary btn before\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tenthousandcoffees.com\/social-impact\/entrepreneurs-edge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-dig-id=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship-2252-82e65875\" data-dig-category=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship\" data-dig-action=\"button click\" data-dig-label=\"Get Started-https:\/\/www.tenthousandcoffees.com\/social-impact\/entrepreneurs-edge \">Get Started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not quite the right fit?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">International students are encouraged to join the Students &amp; Alumni program, and small business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to join Entrepreneur\u2019s Edge. If one of those sounds like a better match, you&#8217;re welcome to join whichever program suits you best.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-tab-content\"><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tab-pane\" aria-labelledby=\"section-tab-6112abed\" id=\"section-content-6112abed\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:181px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2340 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-2234249993.jpg?quality=80&amp;w=1024\" style=\"object-position:50% 58%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 58%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-2234249993.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-2234249993.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-2234249993.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-2234249993.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-rbc-dark-blue-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-entrepreneur-s-edge\">Entrepreneur&#8217;s Edge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guidance to Grow Your Business<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building a business is one of the most rewarding challenges you will ever take on &#8211; and most often, there isn\u2019t a straight road to get there. Informal connections with peers are proven to matter as much to a startup&#8217;s growth as access to financing or workspace.<sup>[8]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Entrepreneur\u2019s Edge is a structured mentoring and networking ecosystem designed to provide you with the mentorship, community, expert insights, and strategic guidance you need to propel your venture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9ba6dbca wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 id=\"h-mentees-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-rbc-bright-blue-tint-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15\">Mentees<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-r wp-block-paragraph\">Mentees, this is for you if you&#8217;ve built a business plan and\/or already launched your business in the last two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-r wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Note:<\/span> If you\u2019re still in the idea stage, come back once you\u2019re actively launching or growing your business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 id=\"h-mentors-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-rbc-bright-blue-tint-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16\">Mentors<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mentors, this is for you if you have been in business for two or more years, previously owned a business, or work in a small business advisory capacity.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d9a36c2f wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button  is-style-primary primary btn before\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tenthousandcoffees.com\/social-impact\/newcomer-connections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-dig-id=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship-2252-82e65875\" data-dig-category=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship\" data-dig-action=\"button click\" data-dig-label=\"Get Started-https:\/\/www.tenthousandcoffees.com\/social-impact\/newcomer-connections \">Get Started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-tab-content\"><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tab-pane\" aria-labelledby=\"section-tab-6df9eb65\" id=\"section-content-6df9eb65\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:181px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1253\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2341 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-2240930729.jpg?quality=80&amp;w=1024\" style=\"object-position:50% 62%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 62%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-2240930729.jpg 1253w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-2240930729.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-2240930729.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/iStock-2240930729.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1253px) 100vw, 1253px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-rbc-dark-blue-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-bipoc-impact-mentoring\">BIPOC Impact Mentoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mentorship to Overcome Systemic Barriers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ve got the ambition, the drive, and the talent \u2014 what&#8217;s too often missing is the mentor, the sponsor, or the introduction that turns potential into progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Impact Mentoring pairs BIPOC-identifying people with experienced professionals for six months of one-on-one mentorship, building the confidence, connections, and career clarity that too many doors have kept out of reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9ba6dbca wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 id=\"h-mentees-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-rbc-bright-blue-tint-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17\">Mentees<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-r wp-block-paragraph\">Mentees, this is for you if you&#8217;re a BIPOC-identifying student or early in your career and are ready to grow your career, your network, and your sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 id=\"h-mentors-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-rbc-bright-blue-tint-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18\">Mentors<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mentors, this is for you if you\u2019re a BIPOC-identifying or an ally professional, who wants to give back to the BIPOC community with your professional experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d9a36c2f wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button  is-style-primary primary btn before\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/impactmentoring.tenthousandcoffees.com\/invitation\/5817e8f8-4d23-46d2-8974-20185393d7ea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-dig-id=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship-2252-82e65875\" data-dig-category=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship\" data-dig-action=\"button click\" data-dig-label=\"Get Started-https:\/\/impactmentoring.tenthousandcoffees.com\/invitation\/5817e8f8-4d23-46d2-8974-20185393d7ea \">Get Started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-collapsible-accordion accordion\" id=\"&quot;accordionSet1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-collapsible-panel\"><div class=\"accordion-panel\"><button id=\"accordion-titled910a78c\" class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#accordiond910a78c\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordionSet1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-dig-id=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship-2252-d910a78c\" aria-controls=\"accordiond910a78c\" data-dig-category=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship\" data-dig-action=\"collapsible closed\" data-dig-label=\"&lt;strong&gt;How does networking actually work?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" action-closed=\"collapsible closed\" action-opened=\"collapsible open\"><div><strong>How does networking actually work?<\/strong><\/div><\/button><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"accordiond910a78c\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-titled910a78c\"><div class=\"collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By growing your network of professionals and being genuinely curious to learn from and support others, you learn a lot about yourself, different career paths, and job and learning opportunities \u2014 including the ones that never get posted publicly. Networking also builds skills you&#8217;ll use throughout your career: professional communication, job-search savvy, and interview readiness, among others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-collapsible-panel\"><div class=\"accordion-panel\"><button id=\"accordion-titlefa570c44\" class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#accordionfa570c44\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordionSet1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-dig-id=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship-2252-fa570c44\" aria-controls=\"accordionfa570c44\" data-dig-category=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship\" data-dig-action=\"collapsible closed\" data-dig-label=\"&lt;strong&gt;How does 10KC work?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" action-closed=\"collapsible closed\" action-opened=\"collapsible open\"><div><strong>How does 10KC work?<\/strong><\/div><\/button><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"accordionfa570c44\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-titlefa570c44\"><div class=\"collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10KC&#8217;s smart-matching connects you with a mentor or peer based on what actually matters \u2014 your career goals, industry, and job function \u2014 no cold outreach needed. From there, it&#8217;s structured 1:1 mentorship, ongoing networking introductions, and live group Office Hours led by subject matter experts on topics like resumes, interviews, and industry insights. It&#8217;s one platform, four programs \u2014 built for students and alumni, newcomers to Canada, BIPOC youth, and entrepreneurs \u2014 because everyone deserves a network that opens doors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-collapsible-panel\"><div class=\"accordion-panel\"><button id=\"accordion-titlef8744982\" class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#accordionf8744982\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordionSet1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-dig-id=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship-2252-f8744982\" aria-controls=\"accordionf8744982\" data-dig-category=\"LP-Workforcetransition-Mentorship\" data-dig-action=\"collapsible closed\" data-dig-label=\"&lt;strong&gt;Which 10KC program is right for me?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" action-closed=\"collapsible closed\" action-opened=\"collapsible open\"><div><strong>Which 10KC program is right for me?<\/strong><\/div><\/button><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"accordionf8744982\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-titlef8744982\"><div class=\"collapse-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-list\"><ul class=\"advgblist-667709b1-dccc-4d44-8c5d-091e82df0d0f\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">Post-secondary student or alum? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenthousandcoffees.com\/schools\">Join the Students &amp; Alumni Network.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">New to Canada and building your career here?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenthousandcoffees.com\/social-impact\/newcomer-connections\"> Join Newcomer Connections.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">Building or growing your own business? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenthousandcoffees.com\/social-impact\/entrepreneurs-edge\">Join Entrepreneur&#8217;s Edge.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">BIPOC-identifying and early in your career? Join <a href=\"https:\/\/impactmentoring.tenthousandcoffees.com\/invitation\/5817e8f8-4d23-46d2-8974-20185393d7ea\" data-dig-id=\"LP-Entrepreneurship-Workforcetransition-2252-6dddbf19\" data-dig-category=\"LP-Entrepreneurship-Workforcetransition\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Impact Mentoring\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Impact Mentoring<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/1-KC-Logo-Mark-Logo-Type-green.png?quality=80&amp;w=324\" alt=\"Ten Thousand Coffees logo\" class=\"wp-image-2309\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.700221382992577;width:177px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/1-KC-Logo-Mark-Logo-Type-green.png 324w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/1-KC-Logo-Mark-Logo-Type-green.png?resize=300,111 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group program-impact-grid mar-t-0 mob-mar-t-0 mar-b-0 mob-mar-b-0 mar-l-0 mob-mar-l-0 mar-r-0 mob-mar-r-0 pad-t-0 mob-pad-t-0 pad-b-0 mob-pad-b-0 pad-l-0 mob-pad-l-0 pad-r-0 mob-pad-r-0 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 id=\"h-program-impact-to-date\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Impact to Date<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a489a8fe wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns program-grid-pattern-column-one is-style-no-stack is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d4187307 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0rem;padding-right:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-left:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#c1c7cd;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-rbc-display-font-family has-text-major-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">130,000+<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" 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