Welcome to Riipen FuturePath Riipen FuturePath connects you with career-ready students for impactful short-term projects that could lead to full-time hires. These students are eager and ready to showcase their skills and are available for full-time roles if they’re a good fit for your team. Here’s what you need to know to get started with this cohort: Key Program Details Project Format & Timelines Each project involves 60 hours of student work per student Employers can work with as many students as they require on each project Students can apply to up to five projects between June 2–July 18. Once accepted, they are committed to that specific project. Employers set the project dates at the time of matching. Projects must be scheduled for a duration between 2 to 8 weeks . For the June 2025 cohort : Start dates must fall between June 2 and July 28, 2025 End dates must fall between June 16 and September 19, 2025 When choosing your timeframe, ensure the project duration is no shorter than 2 weeks and no longer than 8 weeks . Your Role as a Project Host You're more than just a employer—you’re a mentor. As a host, you’ll provide at least 5 hours of mentorship, which includes: A kickoff meeting Clear guidance and expectations Ongoing check-ins and feedback Your support ensures students stay on track and feel confident in their contributions. Funding & Flexibility Open to students who are deemed eligible in the program application process. Projects should be clearly scoped to attract the right talent. Students are paid $1,400.40 CAD, split into two payments: $700.20 once 30 hours have been logged in the worklog $700.20 upon successful completion of the project Payment is co-funded: $700.20 is covered by Riipen, and $700.20 is contributed by the employer. Attracting the Right Students To make your project more appealing: Use a clear, compelling title Outline goals, deliverables, and required skills Keep your project scope focused and realistic A well-defined project attracts stronger applications, faster. For more info, visit the FuturePath Knowledge Centre . Need help? Click the avocado icon in the bottom-right corner of any Riipen page.