We asked,
You answered ❤️🔥
If you could describe VFC in 3 words...
“Humbling, diverse, amazing.”
“Transformative, enlightening, rewarding.”
“Fulfilling, joyful, simple.”
“An excellent program! ”
We all have that 'something special' that keeps us coming back for more. What's yours with VFC? Is it the people, the projects, the process, something else? Share what lights up your VFC experience.
“The abundance of variety in projects I get to work on have enabled me to learn and apply skills I wouldn't otherwise have the time or opportunity to do. I was able to learn amazing soft skills like communication, teamwork, and adaptability while simultaneously learning hard skills like using Figma to design websites, interviewing stakeholders, and using AI. ”
“For me, VFC was more than just an opportunity to grow my skills. It was a gateway to building confidence in myself. I came across this incredible program about 3 years ago and little did I know at that point how much it would impact me. The people are absolutely incredible, the process is smooth and the projects actually allowed me to step outside my comfort zone and recognize the potential in myself that I may otherwise not have ever got to see. I keep coming back to VFC because the experiences and knowledge I get from the program are so valuable to me.”
“For me, it's all about the quality of the students available to hire through VFC. We found Erin through VFC and hired her as a summer student. When the summer was over, we couldn't live without her, so we kept her on for a few hours a week while she was in school. She was an invaluable part of our team. When she graduated last year, we offered her a full-time job with us and now she's our Social Media Specialist!”
“I greatly appreciate VFC for the ease with which I can go all the way from designing to implementing a short-term project with talented university students.”
What excites you most about your entrepreneurial journey, in general, or with VFC?
“That it's doable. My entrepreneurial journey isn't this far away dream, I saw first hand how people were able to build their business from the ground up - and I'm not any different.”
“Looking ahead, I wish to buckle down on some goals I have for myself this year through VFC. I definitely want to close any skill gaps I have currently so that I am ready for the workforce. I also am very entrepreneurial and wish to utilize VFC to give me direction with my ideas so that I can have them up and running through the guidance of a wonderful community.”
“I'm looking forward to offering more students the opportunity to work at an award-winning marketing agency in rural NS.”
“It's so exciting to innovate - and to see the amazing resources that we can access here in Canada - for free!”