SkillXchange

How it works

Over the term, SkillXchange participants will join five bi-weekly check-ins (virtual & in-person) to develop their project or idea, build skills through coaching and share and receive feedback with their cohort.

Participants will benefit from:

• Tailored coaching from industry experts, facilitators and the FutureBound team
• Recognition on your Co-Curricular Record
• An honorarium

Who can apply

You’re eligible to apply to SkillXchange if you:

• Are an undergraduate student who is currently enrolled in courses
• Can commit to 15 hours for the term

Choose your SkillXchange stream

For facilitators

Design and deliver an interactive workshop. You'll collaborate with expert facilitators and your cohort to create a hands-on learning experience for your peers.

By the end of the SkillXchange experience, student facilitators will be able to:

• Build an engaging, experiential workshop with clear learning objectives.
• Facilitate a learning experience where participants can experiment, apply and exchange ideas.
• Create visually engaging presentations using tools such as PowerPoint or Canva.
• Demonstrate communication and relationship-building skills, including providing feedback, active listening and empathy.

To apply: Submit a short proposal (max. 250 words) outlining your workshop idea and your motivation for joining the SkillXchange for facilitators cohort. 

We are accepting applications until Monday, February 3rd for the Winter 2025 cohort.

We will prioritize ideas that align with FutureBound’s mission and are applicable to a multidisciplinary group of students.

For storytellers

Turn any public speaking engagement into an opportunity for great storytelling. Work with expert facilitators and peers to practice and apply public speaking strategies and deliver a showcase presentation.

By the end of the SkillXchange experience, student storytellers will be able to:

• Apply public speaking strategies for structuring narratives and finding your authentic voice.
• Facilitate a supportive, interactive and collaborative learning experience where participants can experiment and share ideas. 
• Demonstrate communication and relationship-building skills, including providing feedback, active listening and empathy.

To apply: Submit a short proposal (max. 250 words) outlining your presentation idea and your motivation for joining the SkillXchange for Storytellers cohort. 

We are accepting applications until Monday, February 3rd for the Winter 2025 cohort.

For entrepreneurial thinkers

Get ready to launch your business or startup idea! You'll work with expert designers in Montreal’s entrepreneurship ecosystem and your cohort to validate your business idea and perfect your pitch. 

By the end of the SkillXchange experience, student entrepreneurs will be able to:

• Validate a business idea using the Business Model Canvas.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, build resilience and overcome challenges in the entrepreneurial process.
• Articulate how entrepreneurial thinking applies to other professional or personal projects.
• Pitch your ideas and reflect on your learning experience. 
• Prepare to take your validated business or startup pitch to the next stage.

To apply: Submit a short proposal (max. 250 words) outlining your business idea and your motivation for joining the SkillXchange for entrepreneurial thinkers cohort. 

We are accepting applications until Monday, February 3rd for the Winter 2025 cohort.