Read about our latest partnership, FuturePath announcement, platform updates, stories from the Riipen community, and more.
Expanding horizons: Exciting new partnership.
Bringing real-world projects into the classroom, unlocking career opportunities, and shaping brighter futures for all learners.
Riipen is excited to announce a new partnership with Kennesaw State University to integrate real-world, project-based learning into the classroom for students in the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program. Through Riipen, KSU's online students will work on hands-on projects with various employers, ranging from small nonprofits to global companies, all while earning their degree.
Discover how these experiences connect students with meaningful career opportunities, expand their networks, and build the in-demand skills today's employers look for.
Seizing the moment: FuturePath is open for August.
Hundreds of students are ready to take on real projects—Canadian employers, now’s your chance to get involved.
Recruitment for Riipen FuturePath’s August cohort is underway, and Canadian employers are stepping up to connect with student talent. With thousands of learners already signed up, and more joining each day, this is your opportunity to collaborate on real business challenges, accelerate digital transformation, and strengthen your talent pipeline.
Designed to make innovation accessible, Riipen FuturePath helps you build your future workforce through project-based collaboration with emerging talent. Spots are limited and filling quickly, so now is the time to book a call and explore how your business can participate.
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiative.
Exploring the latest stories, trends, and ideas shaping the future of experiential learning.
John Clay, Employer Engagement Support Assistant at London Metropolitan University, used Riipen to embed real-world projects into the classroom. His students gained hands-on experience, built key skills, and boosted their employability, while employers benefited from fresh perspectives.
Learn how John and Riipen are helping bridge the gap between education and career at London Metropolitan University.
In a new op-ed, Riipen Co-Founder and CEO Dana Stephenson and Jane Swift, President of Education at Work and former Governor of Massachusetts, call for scalable work-based learning models to close the gap between education and career readiness.
They highlight leading state efforts in Virginia, Texas, Indiana, and Colorado, embedding career-connected learning through paid, credit-bearing experiences.
Discover some of our latest improvements and enhancements designed to help you get the most out of Riipen.
Experience cards for learners.
Experience tables are now visually enhanced cards, giving learners a clearer, more engaging way to explore project opportunities.
Work log reminders for learners.
Learners now receive weekly reminders to log hours, helping them stay organized—and giving employers confidence in accurate time tracking for invoicing.
Clearer project join settings.
Educators can now manage how learners join projects more easily, with simplified navigation and clearer join options.
Need support? Explore our Help Center to get the most out of these updates and find everything you need to make your Riipen experience a success.
Real stories, real impact: Hear from our community.
Celebrating the individuals—educators, employers, and learners—driving success through work-based learning experiences.
Meet Kerri Shields, Professor and Program Coordinator at Centennial College.
Kerri wanted to give her students more access to real-world, industry-connected learning while streamlining how those experiences were tracked and assessed. With Riipen, she matched learners with meaningful, hands-on projects that aligned with course goals, helping students gain practical skills and confidence, all while maintaining academic quality at scale.
Meet Carlton O’Neal, Clinical Professor of Marketing at the University of San Diego.
Carlton wanted a faster, more efficient way to connect his MBA students with mission-aligned businesses for real-world consulting projects. With Riipen, he streamlined project sourcing, matching, and logistics—freeing up time to focus on teaching while ensuring students gained meaningful, hands-on experience with real clients across diverse industries.
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