Discover our upcoming webinar, platform updates, work-based learning news & insights, and inspiring stories from our community.

Live webinar alert: Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

Scalable models of work-based learning (WBL) that support diverse learners and institutional goals.

Which project-based learning (PBL) model fits your campus?

Join Riipen experts Josh Mitchell, VP of Academic Partnerships, and Eleanor Buxton, Senior Manager, Solutions Architecture, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 2pm ET for a live webinar showcasing how leading institutions are embedding employer projects into student learning.

Learn from examples at the University of Virginia, Calbright College, Western Governors University Academy, and Providence College, and see how you can:

• Align project-based learning with your institution’s strategic goals.
• Engage diverse learners, from traditional undergrads to adult learners.
• Pilot, scale, or blend models that work.

Discover how peer institutions are making the leap with scalable PBL and find the model that aligns with your campus.

Shaping futures: WBL news & insights.

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

Shannon McCarty, Vice President of Learning and Instruction at Calbright College, emphasizes how paid micro-internships are redefining job readiness for adult learners, balancing work, family, and studies.

These short, flexible projects emphasize real-world skills over credentials, helping learners build both technical and soft skills while meeting employer expectations.

Embedded into the curriculum, they ensure graduates are work-ready from day one.

Riipen and Complete College America brought educators and employers together at the AI-Integrated Work-Based Learning Forum to co-design innovative, AI-aware learning experiences that directly connect academic programs with rapidly evolving industry demands.

From shared competency frameworks to hands-on pilot projects, the forum highlights how real-world employer input and AI literacy are essential for ensuring students gain relevant, adaptable, and truly future-proof career skills.

Journeys in motion.

Following learners,  educators, and employers as they grow through real-world experience.

Driven by a passion for inclusive design, Ulfany Furcal shifted from medicine into tech and built her skills through Riipen’s Level UP and Advance Ontario programs.

By leading accessibility audits and refining UX/UI for partners like Musey and SwitchGear, she created lasting resources while gaining hands-on experience that shaped her career path.

Today, as a System Development Specialist in Toronto, Ulfany continues to create digital tools that ensure no user is left behind, empowering all with accessible solutions.

Angela Scott, Experiential Learning Manager at Nottingham Business School, embeds Riipen into coursework so students can take on authentic challenges in marketing, finance, FinTech, and international business.

By connecting students directly with employers, she helps them apply classroom knowledge, strengthen professional skills, and gain meaningful feedback along the way.

Thanks to her leadership, Nottingham Business School advances a scalable experiential learning model linking education and real-world problem-solving.

Real stories, real impact: Hear from our community.

Celebrating the individuals—educators, employers, and learners—driving success through work-based learning experiences.

Meet Dr. Chunfu Jeff Cheng, Chair of the Business Department at the Community College of Aurora.

In his Business Statistics course, Dr. Cheng used Riipen to move learning beyond theory, connecting students with local businesses facing real challenges. Students analyzed live data, delivered actionable recommendations, and built confidence through client-facing presentations.

This hands-on approach boosted engagement and gave students the practical skills and workforce readiness they need to thrive.

Meet Julia Ayim, Industry Liaison – Masters of Management in Analytics, at McGill University.

In her Data Analytics in Capital Markets course, Julia connected McGill students with employers in finance, biotech, and logistics to solve complex data problems. Through Riipen, students gained high-impact experience applying analytics, communication, and problem-solving skills in professional settings.

Julia’s approach is enhancing engagement, aligning education with industry, and preparing students to succeed in competitive fields.

Enhancing your experience: Platform updates.

Discover some of our latest improvements and enhancements designed to help you get the most out of Riipen.

Closing experiences to new teams.

Educators and admins can close an experience once capacity is reached, with clear “open/closed” labels so everyone knows when new teams can’t be formed.

Project extension via change request.

Learners, educators, and employers can request changes to dates, hours, or scope on projects, keeping work aligned with needs while reducing admin effort.

Skill-based search for learners.

Students can now search project opportunities by skill, helping them find the most relevant matches to their studies and career goals.

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.

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