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Student & Alumni Connection

Expand your network and gain insights from U of T alumni

How the program works:

Connect with current students and alumni through opportunities for career development and community building. Throughout the year, Career Exploration & Education hosts a variety of events and workshops that aim to bridge the gap between generations of U of T members, empowering everyone to share their experiences, insights, and career journeys.

Event types:

As a student and recent graduate (up to 2 years after graduation) at the University of Toronto, you can attend these events and connect with alumni and industry professionals from a wide range of industries with valuable experience, diverse skillsets, and career advice.

As a University of Toronto graduate, you have valuable experience to share with our students. We hope that you will be part of the networking events to:

  • Help shape the careers of students and young alumni by sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience.
  • Build your networking of other U of T alumni and students community.

If you are an alumnus looking to give back to the U of T community, we invite you to volunteer with different career exploration programs. You can share your expertise, connect with fellow alumni, and support current students in their career journeys. Your insights and experiences can make a difference!

Complete the volunteer interest form.

Program Registration:

Sign up for events on CLNx or through the upcoming event links in each section.

Student & Alumni Networking Events

Join Student & Alumni Networking events to expand your network, gain valuable insights, and contribute to a thriving community of lifelong learners and leaders. Each academic year, we host career networking events dedicated to supporting students and alumni from equity-deserving communities.

2SLGBTQ+ Student & Alumni Career Networking Night

Are you a 2SLGBTQ+ U of T student ready to kickstart your career with confidence? Don’t miss this exclusive chance to connect with inspiring 2SLGBTQ+ alumni from across industries who are eager to share the real stories behind their success! Get firsthand advice on job searching, tackling career challenges, and making bold moves toward your goals.

Your evening includes:

  • Delicious hors d’oeuvres and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages
  • Fun, interactive ice-breakers to spark new connections

Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Register on the U of T Alumni website.

Past Events

Black Students & Alumni Career Networking Night

Networking Tips

For tips on how to make the most of these networking events, check out these networking guides:

Student & Alumni Skill Building Workshops

Enhance your career skills. These workshops feature U of T alumni offering practical guidance on both technical and transferable skills. Join other students and recent graduates in gaining skills beyond the classroom, actionable insights and resources for both personal and professional development.

Upcoming Workshops

Money Management Essentials

Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Register on CLNx

Managing money can feel overwhelming at any stage of your postsecondary journey, whether you’re still in school balancing tuition, part-time work, and daily expenses, or you’re preparing to graduate and take on new responsibilities like rent, bills, and full-time employment. This workshop breaks financial management down into simple, practical steps to help both current students and recent graduates strengthen your financial confidence.

Through relatable examples and easy-to-use tools, participants will explore the essentials of budgeting, saving, credit, and debt. You’ll learn how to create a realistic budget, build an emergency fund (even on a student income), understand how credit scores work, and avoid common financial pitfalls. The session also highlights resources, strategies, and habits that can help you prepare for financial independence whether you’re planning ahead for life after graduation or navigating your first year in the workforce.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with clear next steps you can take immediately to better manage your money, reduce stress, and build a strong foundation for your financial future.

Watch past workshop recordings on YouTube

Check out Student & Alumni Skill Building workshop recordings to learn new skills on demand.

Featured alumni

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Tshego Kelesitse

Tshego is a strategic and proactive thinker, currently working as a Technology and Delivery Analyst at Mackenzie Investments as part of their Rotational Program. With a strong foundation in Statistics and Psychology, she brings a dual lens to problem-solving, combining analytical rigor with human-centered insight to deliver impactful solutions.

Awarded a full merit scholarship to the University of Toronto, Tshego holds an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Statistics and Psychology. Her academic excellence and curiosity for data have shaped her ability to transform complex challenges into actionable strategies.
In her professional journey, Tshego has contributed to diverse projects, including developing strategic roadmaps, coordinating enterprise architecture week, and collaborating with the Application Delivery team to deliver technical solutions. This journey has equipped her with robust analytical, project management, and organizational skills.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Tshego is passionate about advocating for education and supporting student success. Through her involvement with programs like Pursue STEM, she champions opportunities for underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and math, striving to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in the sciences, break barriers, challenge norms, and embrace their unique potential.

Other networking and career exploration programs

Aside from the Student & Alumni Networking events, you can sign up to be part of the U of T hub on Ten Thousand Coffee, a free and online networking platform that you can connect with more than 14,000 alumni and fellow students.

You can check out other career exploration programs such as Career X, Job Shadowing, In the Field and Identities @ Work.