ENV Connect

Like networking, without the awkward.

The Faculty of Environment and Ten Thousand Coffees are making it easier to meet fellow students and approachable alumni who share your passion. Tap into their experience and networks for career-driven conversations in the ENV Connect community.

  • Find new opportunities and accelerate your career
  • Connect with the Faculty of Environment community
  • Exchange ideas and improve your industry knowledge

This online platform is free to use and is a perfect fit for our new digital-first reality.

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How it works

1. Join

Personalize your profile by choosing your program, industry, interests and goals. Your answers drive the matching process.

2. Match

Every four weeks you'll receive an email with a new connection, plus tips on how to reach out and get the conversation started.

3. Meet

Send your new contact an email & suggest a time to connect. Meet on any platform you choose and at a time that works for you.


Are you a student or recent grad?

Join ENV Connect to:

  • Seek out mentors and start building your network
  • 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 Faculty of Environment alumni based on their industry and interests

Did you know that networking helps fill 85% of job openings? As a Faculty of Environment student, you have access to a diverse network of more than 16,000 ENV alumni in over 80 countries working in a wide range of industries.

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.

ENV Connect, powered by Ten Thousand Coffees is your exclusive networking and mentoring platform. The service introduces you to alumni and other students based on your specific career interests and goals. Once you join, all introductions are sent directly to your @uwaterloo.ca inbox. Plus, you'll receive an official LinkedIn certification to recognize your commitment to continuous learning and career advancement!

You're in charge:

  • Experiencing a busy period? Turn off auto-matching any time and resume when your schedule allows.
  • Want to get more our of ENV Connect? Use the Search feature to connect with alumni or other students based on your interests and goals or attend an Office Hours event hosted by a member of the community.
  • Schedule your meetings when you want and on your preferred online platform (Zoom, Skype, Google Meet etc.)

Networking is a long-term investment that will continue to give back as your career grows. Join ENV Connect today to get started!

Are you an alumni or community partner?

Join ENV Connect to:

  • Share your valuable life and career advice
  • Help shape the careers of students and new alumni
  • Develop your networking and mentoring skills through real-world practice
  • Build your network of other ENV alumni and faculty based on your industry and interests

As a Faculty of Environment graduate, you have valuable life experience and career advice to share. With the Covid-19 pandemic shrinking economies and increasing unemployment, it is more important than ever for students to receive support and advice from working professionals like you.

We know that networking helps fill 85% of job openings, and the top skills companies are looking for across ALL industries are active listening, public speaking, critical thinking and social perceptiveness. You can help students develop these skills, and improve your own, by connecting with others, sharing your insights, and asking thoughtful questions.

ENV Connect, powered by Ten Thousand Coffees is an exclusive networking and mentoring platform that introduces you to students and other alumni based on your specific career interests and goals. Once you join, all introductions are sent directly to your preferred inbox. Plus, you'll receive an official LinkedIn certification to recognize your commitment to continuous learning and career advancement.

You're in charge:

  • Experiencing a busy period? Turn off auto-matching any time and resume when your schedule allows.
  • Want to offer more through ENV Connect? Host Office Hours and invite a small group of students to join you at a specific time when you are available.
  • Schedule your meetings up when you want and on your preferred online platform (Zoom, Skype, Google Meet etc.)

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RBC Future Launch is RBC’s commitment to empower Canadian youth for the jobs of tomorrow. RBC is dedicating $500 million to help young people access meaningful employment through practical work experience, skills development, networking and access to mental well-being supports and services.