Question 1

What is FutureBound?

Accepted Answer

FutureBound is the Student Success Centre's skill development program for undergraduate students at Concordia. Our program helps you develop the professional skills you need to successfully transition from university into the workplace of tomorrow.

Question 2

What are the Core Skill Modules?

Accepted Answer

Workshops and events are grouped under 6 modules based on workplace trends so you can be confident, adaptable, & forward-thinking: Communication & Digital Capabilities | Leadership & Collaboration | Career Development | Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Growth & Balance | Financial Literacy

Question 3

Who can attend a FutureBound workshop?

Accepted Answer

FutureBound is free & offered to current undergraduates and recent alumni at Concordia. FutureBound often collaborates with GradProSkills and other Concordia units whose audience includes graduate students - these workshops are open to all Concordia students.

Question 4

What should I expect?

Accepted Answer

FutureBound is free, interactive, and offers flexibility for your schedule. You can attend workshops at your own pace or complete a certificate in one semester. Expect 15-50 students in a super safe, welcoming environment that fosters connection between students from different disciplines.

Question 5

Who are the facilitators?

Accepted Answer

FutureBound works with expert facilitators across industries to bring you diverse & experienced perspectives. Facilitators are private industry professionals, entrepreneurs & coaches, university employees, or academic professors. All facilitators share an interest in your skill development!

Question 6

Are workshops offered online or in-person?

Accepted Answer

FutureBound workshops are a mix of online and in-person offerings. The location (either a classroom or zoom link) will be noted on the Eventbrite page and sent to you via email. We do not record any of our workshops, but we do send follow-up resources to students who attend.

Question 7

How does the certification work? When will I get it?

Accepted Answer

By completing 4 workshops per core skill module, you earn a module certificate. Certificates can be showcased on your LinkedIn, your CV, or your Concordia Co-Curricular Record. PDF certificates are sent via email to eligible students at the end of each academic semester - no need to apply.

Question 8

Is there any form of assessment?

Accepted Answer

We ask you to submit a reflection form after each workshop and if you complete a core skill module so that you reflect on the impact of your experiences and confidently articulate your skills to various audiences. This is an essential task to earn a certificate and helps us continue to improve!

Question 9

How do I contact you?

Accepted Answer

If you have questions, you can email us at futurebound@concordia.ca.

Question 10

How do I stay connected with what's going on at FutureBound?

Accepted Answer

Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/futurebound-concordia-university/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter https://forms.gle/Q9eKZfXAS5rizTJv6 Browse our website https://www.concordia.ca/students/success/futurebound.html And catch us at a tabling event around campus!

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