Mount Royal University and Calgary Black Chambers sign three year partnership agreement

Mount Royal University and the Calgary Black Chambers (CBC) are pleased to announce the signing of a three-year partnership focused on mentorship, scholarship, fellowship and advocacy.

Mount Royal faculty members have been awarded the CBC’s Educator of the Year Award while students have benefitted from scholarships awarded by the CBC. Many of the CBC’s active members have ties to the MRU community as faculty, alumni, honorary Degree recipients and board members.

As part of this new partnership, MRU Career Services will invest $7,000 in year one. CBC will refer its industry and community professionals to Career Service's Black Mentorship Program, where they will be matched with students to diversify the mentorship network and create meaningful professional connections.

The first year of the program will serve as a pilot phase, during which the CBC and MRU will work together to shape the mentorship experience, incorporating elements such as experiential and work-integrated learning. Years two and three will build on this foundation, expanding the program’s impact and opportunities.

Upon completion of the mentorship program, MRU will encourage third- and fourth-year students to participate in CBC’s high school mentorship program, offering a full-circle mentorship experience and empowering the next generation of leaders.

This partnership represents a commitment to strengthening the Black community through education, professional development, and meaningful mentorship connections.

For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Haley Jarmain, Communications Officer
403.463.6930
mediarelations@mtroyal.ca