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New program launch: Introducing Riipen FuturePath.
We’re revolutionizing how students connect with careers.
Introducing Riipen FuturePath—where emerging talent meets opportunity. Riipen FuturePath connects businesses with top students, creating a direct pathway from education to employment. Through hands-on, 60-hour projects, students gain real-world experience, build career-ready skills, and forge valuable connections with industry leaders.
For businesses, it's an opportunity to tap into fresh perspectives, fuel innovation, and secure talent before they enter the workforce. With FuturePath, employers can drive real impact while students gain the expertise that sets them apart in today's competitive job market.
Why choose Riipen FuturePath?
Fast and flexible 60-hour projects.
Real, hands-on experience.
Bridge the gap between education and employment.
Interested to learn more? Fill out the form below!
Live webinar: Course-level strategies for work-integrated, project-based learning.
Expert-led session exploring strategies to embed real-world projects into coursework to boost student engagement and employability.
Ready to take your teaching to the next level? Register today for our webinar on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 1pm ET (10am PT), on course-level strategies for work-integrated learning.
Join our experts, Maureen McCoy (Arizona State University), Ruben Burga (University of Guelph), Julia Bondar (University Canada West) and moderator Melissa Carr Rowe, Riipen’s Director of Partner Innovation, as we explore the full range of experiential learning methods, comparing work-integrated learning (WIL) to simulations and case-based learning, and provide actionable strategies for integrating WIL into your courses.
What we will cover:
The full experiential learning toolbox—understanding the value of WIL, simulations, and other methods.
How WIL helps students work on real projects with real-world impact.
Practical tips for integrating WIL into your courses without overhauling your entire curriculum.
Register now and get ready to transform your teaching.
Exploring the latest stories, trends, and ideas shaping the future of experiential learning.
Work Forces podcast: Scaling experiential learning with Dana Stephenson and Dave Savory.
Scaling experiential learning for a stronger future. In an insightful conversation on the Work Forces podcast, Riipen Co-Founders, Dana Stephenson and Dave Savory, dive deep into their journey of creating a platform that bridges the gap between education and employment.
Who needs college anymore? Exploring alternative career pathways with Kathleen deLaski.
In our recent interview, Kathleen deLaski, author, educator, designer, and founder, shared insights on how alternative pathways—from certificates to co-ops—are reshaping what it means to be “career-ready.” She also explains why hands-on experience is now essential, not optional.
Real stories, real impact: Voices from our community.
Celebrating the individuals—educators, employers, and learners—driving success through work-based learning experiences.
Meet Kris Hodgson-Bright, Instructor at Lethbridge Polytechnic, whose long-standing commitment to experiential learning is helping students build the skills they need to thrive in creative industries.
For over five years, he has brought real-world projects into his writing, publishing, and digital media courses through Riipen—giving students hands-on experience, building their confidence, and exposing them to emerging career pathways.
Discover his inspiring journey and the innovative strategies that are expanding students’ professional horizons and reshaping higher education.
Enhancing your experience: Latest platform updates.
Discover some of our latest improvements and enhancements designed to help you get the most out of Riipen.
Commenting on worklog entries.
Users can now leave comments on individual worklog entries. Employers receive notifications, helping them give feedback sooner and stay aligned.
Bulk invitation management.
Re-send or cancel invitations in bulk across all invitation tables. A time-saving update for admins and program coordinators managing large groups.
Enhanced feedback visibility.
Learners and employers can now access both given and received feedback under the Team > Feedback tab — making reflection and progress tracking easier.
Help shape the future of Riipen by exploring our latest updates and sharing your valuable ideas with us to make the platform even better.
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