Offload tasks with affordable student talent
From 10 to 300 hours. You define the task — we connect the talent.
When you need fast results without the red tape, Riipen FuturePath delivers. Free up your time without the strain of hiring through our quick and flexible program. Connect with skilled student talent ready to tackle your business needs. With projects ranging from 10 to 300 hours and subsidized by the Government of Canada, you set the hours, define the scope, and extend the project as needed. It’s flexible support, when you need it.
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Real projects with real results
Skip the lengthy approvals and get skilled support fast
With Riipen’s FuturePath program, you can quickly post projects to tackle the tasks you've been putting off without the red tape. Whether it’s:
Cleaning up your CRM
Social media support
Website design
Data analytics
And more
Start with as little as 10 hours and go up to 300, all with a 50% wage subsidy from the Government of Canada. No complicated paperwork — just flexible, affordable, skilled student talent when you need it.
Pre-vetted talent, ready when you are.
Have a student in mind? Bring them along.
Emma Simpson
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Ben Ellis
Liam Choudhury
Taylor Alvarez
Mark Benoit
How it works
With FuturePath, you can offload tasks that have been sitting on your plate or explore new initiatives you've been meaning to dive into. It’s a great opportunity to progress on initiatives that may have been pushed aside while benefiting from talented students' skills and a 50% wage subsidy.
With no restrictions on projects, FuturePath gives you the support you need without the strain of additional hiring. Goodbye, lengthy paperwork. Hello, FuturePath
Easy to get started
No complicated onboarding. We’ll guide you every step of the way.
Fill out the form
Join the program by submitting a short Employer Interest Form — it only takes a few minutes.
Affordable co-investment
Employers contribute $700 per project — 50% is backed by the Government of Canada.
Be first in line for top talent
Collaborate on business challenges
Work directly with students on 10 to 300 hour 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.
Access fresh perspectives
Working with agile students who can think outside the box allows you to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge by tapping into new ideas.
Why invest in Riipen FuturePath?
Riipen FuturePath is the solution you've been looking for. Unlike other programs with restrictions and delays, 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 to 300 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? Stay ahead by working with top students before they enter the job market.
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.
FuturePath vs. other programs
In today's fast-paced world, Riipen FuturePath ensures you get the right talent quickly and without the usual bureaucratic bottlenecks.
FAQs
Everything you need to know about Riipen FuturePath
Riipen FuturePath gives businesses exclusive access to the next generation of skilled professionals while offering students the real-world experience they need to enter and thrive in the workforce and beyond. Through hands-on, high-impact projects, employers gain valuable insights and benefit from the skillsets students bring while students develop the expertise that sets them apart. It’s a win-win—innovate today, shape tomorrow.
Riipen FuturePath offers a faster, more impactful alternative to traditional internships. In just 60 hours, students complete projects with top employers, gaining hands-on experience and building a standout resume. Unlike traditional internships that often require months of commitment, FuturePath lets students gain valuable skills and make career connections in a fraction of the time.
Here are some helpful guides to get started with Riipen FuturePath for students and for employers.
You must be a registered Canadian business or non-profit organization.
The little avocado in the bottom right of your screen directs you right to our team! Please feel free to follow the prompts and our team is there to answer any questions you may have! Alternatively, you can email us at futurepath@riipen.com!
Still have questions?
Reach out to our support team—and let us help you get started.
