Unlock the power of work-integrated learning with FuturePath + SWPP powered by Magnet.
Riipen’s FuturePath and Magnet’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) are partnering to make hiring easier. Start with FuturePath projects to trial and train early talent—then access SWPP funding to hire them with confidence.
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Two programs to boost your business with new talent.
Finding the right talent is one of the biggest challenges for employers, especially smaller businesses. Magnet and Riipen are excited to offer two programs that make it easier and more cost effective for employers to build talent pipelines and boost capacity in priority areas (e.g. digital marketing, data management and analysis, or UX/UI design).
FuturePath and the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), both funded by the Government of Canada, offer funding to employers who hire eligible post-secondary students.
FuturePath
FuturePath, powered by Riipen, connects employers with top post-secondary students for short, paid, project-based experiences. With FuturePath, enjoy:
Access pre-screened student talent from across Canada.
Hire students for short-term placements (10-300 hours).
Flexible & Cost Effective
With 50% of costs covered by government funding, you get flexible, cost-effective support without the overhead of full-time hires. You control the project scope, timeline, and outcomes, ensuring quick, impactful results.
Student Work Placement Program
SWPP, powered by Magnet, offers businesses funding to hire and train student talent through paid full or part-time placements. Placements can be short or long-term.
Access pre-screened student talent from across Canada.
Hire students for short-term placements (10-300 hours).
Hiring Made Faster, Easier & Cheaper
Magnet also offers your business maximum reach with minimal effort. Post a job once and share it across our network of 125+ post-secondary job boards. No more juggling multiple platforms!
What is SWPP?
The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), delivered by Magnet and funded by the Government of Canada, helps employers hire post-secondary students by providing up to 50% of wages back (up to $5,000) or 70% for underrepresented students (up to $7,000).
Offset hiring costs with government funding.
Support student career development.
Scale your workforce with future-ready talent.
What you get with FuturePath.
With FuturePath, you can focus on what matters most—getting the work done. We handle the payments, eliminating payroll admin, and offer a pay-as-you-go model, so you only pay students in milestones.
Whether you need to scale your efforts with multiple projects and students or bring along a student you already know, FuturePath offers the flexibility to meet your needs without the hassle.
It's flexible. It's low-lift. And it's built for you.
Real work done by skilled students
New ideas and fresh insights
A streamlined process with full support
A smart, low-risk way to build your talent pipeline.
FuturePath vs. SWPP: How they work together.
So, what’s the difference between student work place programs (SWPP) and FuturePath? Both programs offer organizations government funding support to help offset costs, access to motivated and skilled student talent, and a chance to build the next generation of the workforce. But, here’s where FuturePath stands apart. With our program, you have:
Funding pre-approved.
Apply for funding.
Book a 15-minute call to learn more,
no commitment, just information.
Start with FuturePath to access skilled student talent—and then hire with confidence using SWPP funding.
Still have questions?
👉 Get started with FuturePath
👉 Read more about FuturePath
👉 Learn more about SWPP
