Get the latest on our I-WIL campaign success, new platform features, impactful stories, and more news and insights from our community.
Learn better. Work better.
Thank you for standing with us.
Over the past several weeks, Canadians from coast to coast have rallied behind the call for stable, long-term funding for Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) programs. With 3,383 signatures and counting, this campaign has shown just how strongly students, educators, employers, and community members believe in the power of real-world, paid learning opportunities.
Your support has carried this initiative further than we ever expected. It reflects a shared commitment to helping students gain meaningful experience, supporting employers with skilled talent, and strengthening communities across the country.
We are deeply grateful for every signature and every voice added to this effort. Together, we are demonstrating what is possible when people come together to create a better future for Canada.
If you have not yet signed or know someone who would like to add their voice, there is still time. Every signature helps reinforce the message that I-WIL matters.
Exploring the latest stories, trends, and ideas shaping the future of experiential learning.
The federal budget delivered exciting news for Canada’s future workforce: a multi-year commitment to expanding work-integrated learning.
This long-term investment strengthens the pathway for students to gain paid, real-world experience while helping employers build reliable talent pipelines.
It reflects a growing recognition that hands-on learning drives stronger outcomes for learners, supports business growth, and contributes to more resilient communities across the country.
In an op-ed published by TheFutureEconomy.ca, Dana Stephenson highlights why investing in today’s talent is essential for Canada’s long-term competitiveness.
As employers navigate rapid technological change and students face a shifting labour market, scalable work-integrated learning continues to show strong outcomes for both.
Dana outlines how these opportunities help learners build real-world skills while giving employers flexible support that strengthens communities and the broader economy.
Following learners, educators, and employers as they grow through real-world experience.
Inspired by a personal experience navigating elder care, Daniel Clarke set out to create clearer, more compassionate support for families in Ontario.
Through Riipen’s Advance Ontario program, student teams helped bring Elderado to life by building its website, organizing a 250-home registry, and developing resources that improved access for thousands of users.
Today, more than 50,000 families have turned to the platform for guidance when they need it most.
At the University of Detroit Mercy, Dr. Rick Hill, Associate Dean for Research and External Initiatives and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, partnered with Riipen to strengthen real-world learning for engineering and software students.
By connecting coursework to authentic industry projects, students tackled challenges from web development to AI exploration, building practical skills and confidence ahead of graduation. The collaboration is enriching learning outcomes and expanding applied experience across the program.
Discover some of our latest improvements and enhancements designed to help you get the most out of Riipen.
Learner application notifications.
Employers now receive a weekly digest of all pending learner applications, helping you stay organized and ensuring no applications slip through the cracks.
Project milestone creation.
Employers can now set specific project milestones directly from the team page, improving project tracking and providing better guidance for learners.
Team limit adjustment requests.
Educators and employers can now request changes to the number of teams allowed per match, offering flexibility to scale up or down as needed.
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 Dr. Kai-Yu Wang, Professor of Marketing at Brock University.
In his “Internet and Social Media Marketing” course, Dr. Wang utilizes Riipen to provide students with real-world experience working with employers. Students partnered with organizations to design data-driven marketing strategies, conduct research, and present professional recommendations.
This approach helps students build confidence and develop practical skills in communication, research, and digital strategy. Two students even received internship offers from their project clients.
Sabrina turned to Riipen to help scale her business, collaborating with student teams on key projects like competitor analysis, digital marketing, and SEO-optimized content. These efforts resulted in valuable deliverables, including a list of potential business partners, social media videos, and a comprehensive competitor analysis, all of which supported her company’s growth.
The collaboration allowed Sabrina to focus on strategic priorities while leveraging student talent for innovation and efficiency.
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