who is futurelink for?

For students, the Future Link program format allows them to work as Business Support Interns in teams of two across the province. They work with a business on a specific project for a period of 2 weeks. During that period, they are laser focused on understanding the issue the business is facing, completing the necessary research, compiling data, investigating best practices, analysing information, presenting recommendations, and innovative solutions the business can immediately act on. During their internship, students will work with 4 to 8 businesses.

For employers, the Future Link program format allows their business to receive immediate support from a team of interns while accessing future student talent to develop their workforce.

what is futurelink?

Future Link is an innovative experiential learning activity. Students from all four publicly funded universities in New Brunswick are hired by host chambers of commerce to work with their members on a variety of projects.

This program was set up to link talented students with business owners to solve complex issues and create meaningful connections between students and prospective employers.

How it works?

Complete the employer sign-up form indicating a summary of the challenges and the project or initiative you need help to accomplish.

Your request will be evaluated. If selected, a team of business support interns will spend up to two weeks researching the issue, present ideas, and solutions for your business.

The first cycle of the program is currently underway.

The business support intern team is comprised of two university students

The intern team will plan an initial meeting with your business to talk about the challenges you are facing, the project you want to work on and determine an action plan.

The team will plan their work with the information submitted. They will present ideas, recommendations, and solutions, while keeping you updated with a progress report. During the process, you will be able to provide feedback.

The team will present their finished proposal during a final meeting.

"Great partnership program between Future Link and the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce"

Kirsten and Will were very professional interns, quick to understand our situation and market needs. They compiled very specific and targeted ideas to help us move things forward. Even presented some new creative ideas as well. Recognizing a short window of opportunity for this kind of program, but we can strongly recommend and support it.

Instant imprints Atlantic
“Working with the business support interns from the Growth & Strategic Partnerships team at the Edge was amazing. ”

The Chamber of Commerce Future Link Program assisted Rocmaura Foundation by envisioning a complete overhaul of our website and social media strategy. Working with the business support interns Kyle and Edwin from the Growth & Strategic Partnerships team at the Edge was amazing.

They helped formulate a step-by-step plan, within our budget and manpower restrictions, that will improve our online presence. They took the anxiety level down by 100 % and offered an affordable and doable solution. I really enjoyed working with these students who have such expertise and up to date knowledge of the necessary tools to be successful in today's business world. They did all the research and legwork to come up with a viable solution for our non-profit charity. We very much appreciate the Chamber's help.

Rocmaura Foundation
“I am very satisfied with the experience and the final product”

I met with Justin and Brenden this morning to go over their proposed Inventory and E-Commerce Strategy plan which they had been working on since we met back in early May. I was pleased with our initial meeting because I sensed that Justin and Brenden took the time to listen to better understand our business and situation.

Their understanding of our issues was apparent in their final documentation and our conversation during the review. Their presentation not only contained relevant system and procedural options to improve efficiency, but also included suggestions of suppliers that I may want to consider and prices on some of the programs available. Overall, I am very satisfied with the experience and the final product. Now I’m looking forward to digging in deeper and putting their recommendations to the test.

Boutique 2e Look
"Great students and program!"

The students were very responsive and engaged, professional and meet agreed appointments and product delivery. A large project like ours might have benefited from later follow up or more time to research and understand. It helped us and I hope it helped them build some skills and apply learnings.

Greater Moncton Realtor’s du Grand Moncton
"We strongly recommend this program"

Both Kyle Benson & Edwin Earle, where wonderful to deal with, very professional, knowledgeable, and did an amazing job helping with our project. We would strongly recommend this program for any business. Thank you again for selecting us to take part.

Angus-Miller Ltd. Insurance
"We are very happy with the level of organisation"

We are very happy with the level of organisation and preparedness that these young people exhibited. The end result was a report and plan for our exact needs that was easy to understand and implement.

Precision Pilates
"We were all very impressed!"

I was deeply impressed with the professionalism and the quality of the Future link team "students", the work they prepared for our Company was on point and well presented. The Marketing Plan that was presented will be executed in stages. We were all very Impressed!

ConnexionWorks
"Thank you so much"

I want to thank you for giving us the opportunity to know people like Brenden and Justin by creating the Future link program.

These two people were very helpful and professional, and I really enjoyed working with them.

Thank you so much.

CANB Moncton Northeast
"They exceeded expectations"

The students that worked on our project for Future Link performed well. The timeline they had to work in was short, but they exceeded expectations under such a short timeline.

Outwit Adventures
"The research they did was very helpful"

The team was responsive and the research they did was very helpful. They came up with some great ideas. Unfortunately, we are dealing with a broken EI system so, as many employers in Canada are discovering, people would rather collect EI than work and there is no solution to that sadly. Enjoyed working with them!

Drake International
"They took the time to understand the scope of my project"

Kyle Benson and Amit Marciano were very professional. They took the time to understand the scope of my project and worked hard to get me the answers that I did not have the time or expertise to look into myself. Their recommendations made good business sense and have helped me change the direction for this project, avoiding some costly mistakes I may have made without their help.

Culligan Water