Welcome to Riipen FuturePath

Riipen FuturePath gives your business direct access to the brightest emerging talent, bridging the gap between education and employment. By connecting with students, you get the opportunity to innovate, tap into fresh perspectives, and secure top-tier candidates before they enter the workforce.

Here’s what you need to know to get started with this cohort:

Key Program Details

Project Format & Timelines

1. Each project involves 10 - 420 hours of student work per student. Project hours can be extended with individual learners if the project scope is increased.
2. Recommended that projects take anywhere from 2-14 weeks
3. No limit to the number of students per project.

Employers set the project dates at the time of matching.

1. Must start by August 24th, 2026
2. Must end by December 18th, 2026

NOTE: Projects may not last longer than 16 weeks from the time they begin.

Funding & Flexibility

To accept a student's application, employers are required to pay a deposit equal to 50% of the total amount owed, based on the number of hours the project is set to last, up to a maximum of $750.00 for your first two active learners.

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If you are working with more learners on projects, we require you to hold a larger amount in your wallet to cover expected invoices. With 3-4 concurrently active learners, you'll pay a deposit of 50% of your portion of the project cost on any application that you accept, up to a new maximum of $1500. With 4+ concurrently active learners, you'll pay a deposit of 100% of your portion of the project cost on any application that you accept.

Payment is co-funded: for each invoice 50% is covered by Riipen, and 50% (plus applicable taxes and fees) is contributed by the employer.

More information can be found here: Riipen FuturePath Employer Payments

For more info, visit the FuturePath Knowledge Centre.

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To ensure your project’s success, we ask for well-defined deliverables, including working documents and final project submissions – think source code, presentations, marketing materials, and more.

To validate completion, students submit deliverables as uploaded files with a reflection note. If your project was under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), students will provide a well-written reflection, and/or use alternative documentation that does not compromise the confidentiality of the project but provides a clear picture of the work completed.

Once work is submitted, you'll be asked to review and approve the deliverables before processing invoices, ensuring everything aligns with your expectations.