Discover our upcoming webinar, recent news, latest partnerships, work-based learning insights, and more.

Webinar recap.

Expert-led session exploring strategies to foster industry connections, enhance employability, and prepare students for workforce demands.

On February 18, 2025, Riipen hosted a thought-provoking webinar titled “Work-based learning: Connecting educators and students with industry partners.”

The session, led by Josh Mitchell, Vice President of Academic Partnerships, and Dr. Anna-Bradley Schoenfeld, Academic Account Executive, explored practical strategies, shared challenges, and celebrated success stories of integrating work-based learning (WBL) into academic programs.

Dive into our recap blog to uncover how these innovative insights are transforming the future of experiential education—bridging gaps, overcoming traditional barriers, and empowering both educators and students to thrive in today’s dynamic job market.

Riipen on the road.

Join us at upcoming conferences to connect, share insights, and shape the future of education and workforce development.

Don't miss our insightful session at SXSW EDU on March 6, 2025, where Riipen’s CEO and Co-Founder, Dana Stephenson, will join industry leaders to discuss how branded networks and strategic partnerships are transforming education.

Learn how to scale initiatives faster and drive meaningful impact in higher education, workforce development, and EdTech.

Join us at the NASH Superconvening 2025 to connect with leaders from higher education, philanthropy, business, and government.

Together, we'll explore bold strategies to transform postsecondary education by addressing pressing challenges, sharing data-driven insights, and driving innovation in student success, workforce alignment, and educational equity.

Work-based learning news and insights.

Exploring the latest stories, trends, and ideas shaping the future of experiential learning.

Building the workforce of tomorrow, today: Bridging education and industry through experiential learning.

The future of work is evolving fast, and higher education must bridge the gap between learning and application. In this article, Dr. Mara Woody, Riipen's Director, Strategic Partnerships, explains how experiential learning empowers students with critical skills, confidence, and real-world connections to become world-ready—not just workforce-ready. 

Discover how innovative, hands-on approaches are reshaping the path to success.

Community colleges join forces to expand access to AI training.

As AI transforms industries at breakneck speed, community colleges are stepping up to equip students with essential, future-ready skills. In this article, learn how the AI Readiness Consortium, led by Complete College America, is uniting five community colleges to design 25 AI-integrated courses.

Discover how real-world, project-based experiences through Riipen are breaking down barriers for underserved students and ensuring equitable access to cutting-edge training.

Riipen spotlight.

Highlighting champion users dedicated to supporting students through work-based learning experiences.

Meet Dr. Will Duffy, a Professor in the Department of English at The University of Memphis, whose innovative teaching approaches are shaping the next generation of leaders. 

In his advanced composition course within the Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication program, he integrates experiential learning to create hands-on, real-world opportunities for his students. Through Riipen, he partnered with a nonprofit organization to provide his students with practical experience, transforming his course into a dynamic, real-world learning opportunity.

Discover his inspiring journey and the innovative strategies that are reshaping higher education.

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