Grow your team’s capacity with student talent.
Through Riipen FuturePath, employers access bright, motivated students ready to support priority work. Backed by the Government of Canada, it’s a flexible way to increase capacity and get results without the hiring strain.
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How it works.
With FuturePath, you can offload tasks, tackle new initiatives, and make real progress on projects that have been on hold — all with talented student support and a 50% wage subsidy. No hiring hassle, no paperwork. Just results. Hello, FuturePath.
Easy to get started.
No complicated onboarding. We’ll guide you every step of the way.
Book a call.
Schedule a 15- or 30-minute call with our Employer Success team to learn more about Futurepath and see if it’s the right fit for you.
50% covered by the Government of Canada.
Employers contribute to a student’s stipend per project, with the remaining cost shared.
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Look at some real projects delivered by FuturePath students.
Sample Project
Market analysis and digital marketing strategy for a new product launch.
This 40-hour project engaged one student to conduct a comprehensive market analysis and develop a digital marketing strategy for a new product launch. The goal was to outline actionable digital marketing tactics to reach target customers.
Sample Project
Energy Efficiency Audit and Recommendations.
This 60-hour project had students analyze building or industrial operations to identify opportunities for improved energy efficiency. The goal was to provide actionable recommendations that energy companies could implement.
Sample Project
Content creation and blog writing for brand awareness campaign.
This 40-hour project engaged one student to create a series of blog posts aimed at increasing brand awareness and audience engagement for a small business in the lifestyle sector.
Real projects with real results.
How are students vetted before joining projects?
Student sourcing.
FuturePath connects you with students who are actively enrolled in post-secondary programs and eager to launch their careers. We source top talent through:
Our vetting process.
Our process ensures you work with students who bring professionalism and reliability from day one:
Riipen Ready framework.
Every FuturePath student is held to the Riipen Ready standard, a set of professional behaviors designed to reduce employer oversight and increase collaboration. A “Riipen Ready” student demonstrates:
Explore a real student profile.
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How can I be first in line for top talent?
Collaborate on curated projects.
Work directly with students on flexible projects that align with your business goals. This allows you to evaluate potential hires in real-world settings.
Develop & mentor future professionals.
Shape the next generation of talent while students contribute to solving business challenges, guiding their professional development and helping them grow.
Build your team’s capacity.
Work with qualified students on projects tailored to your business needs. Whether it’s a short-term initiative or a longer, strategic project, FuturePath gives your team extra bandwidth, fresh perspectives, and practical solutions, helping you strengthen internal skills and processes that grow with your business.
Why invest in Riipen FuturePath?
FuturePath helps you finally tackle the tasks and projects sitting on the back burner. Skip the red tape and connect with skilled student talent quickly and easily — no complicated paperwork, no limits on project type. With support ranging from 10-420 hours and 50% of the cost subsidized by the Government of Canada, it’s flexible, affordable, and built for real work.
You choose the scope. You choose the timeline. And the best part? You enjoy the rewards.
Big ideas, real impact.
Get the same access to top student talent as Fortune 500 companies. Plus, you can tap into a pipeline of potential hires for future opportunities.
Smart, motivated talent.
Work with students who bring fresh insights, expertise, and innovative thinking to help your business grow.
Flexible, cost-effective model.
Collaborate on curated projects that address real business needs while developing potential hires.
Funded in part by the Government of Canada.
Riipen’s FuturePath helps cover up to 50% of the opportunity through support from the IWIL program.
Gain a competitive edge.
Your competitors are already engaging with emerging talent—are you?
Success stories.
"The student quickly understood the project and brought fresh ideas that helped move it forward after it had stalled. Their addition of animation and avatars will be a key revenue stream for us. They were so terrific we hired them!"
“The student was fantastic to work with. They were collaborative, responsive, and independent. After our rebrand, they saved me at least 60 hours by rebuilding our short-form video database.”
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Ready to invest in your future workforce?
Say goodbye to long waits and complicated processes. FuturePath gives you fast, flexible support exactly when you need it. You define the task, and we connect you with the right talent. You define the task, we connect the talent. We’re already working with thousands of businesses across Canada–yours could be next. It’s your move.
