Read about our latest webinar, recent news, latest partnerships, work-based learning insights, and more.
Beyond the webinar: Key takeaways & insights.
Catch up on an expert-led session exploring innovative strategies for work-based learning to meet the needs of new and adult learners.
On March 20, 2025, Riipen hosted a dynamic webinar titled “Exploring work-based learning for modern, adult, and new learners.”
The session, led by Josh Mitchell, Riipen's VP of Academic Partnerships, and Dr. Adrian K. Haugabrook, Founder of Quinta Essentia Ventures, and moderated by Dr. Mara Woody, Riipen’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, explored strategies, challenges, and solutions for upskilling and reskilling learners in today’s digital world.
Read our recap blog to discover how these insights are shaping the future of work-based learning and empowering educators, employers, and students to thrive in today’s fast-evolving job market.
Bringing real-world projects into the classroom, unlocking career opportunities, and shaping brighter futures for all learners.
Riipen partners with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte through CAEL's Build Better Careers program.
Riipen is excited to announce a new partnership with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s School of Professional Studies and University Career Center through CAEL’s Build Better Careers Program. This collaboration will connect learners with industry-driven projects, fostering skill development, career growth, and real-world experience.
Discover how this partnership will help expand access to work-based learning opportunities for adult learners and enhance economic mobility for all.
Real stories, real impact: Voices from our community.
Celebrating the individuals—educators, employers, and learners—driving success through work-based learning experiences.
Meet Laurie Wright, Instructor at Bow Valley College.
Laurie uses Riipen to connect her Digital Media Production students with real-world projects, allowing them to collaborate with clients and gain practical experience in communication, project management, and the creative process.
This hands-on learning helps her students build confidence and develop key skills needed for success in the creative industry.
Meet Padma Kommaraju, Instructor at George Brown College.
For over five years, Padma has leveraged Riipen in her business solutions course to enhance experiential learning, strengthen employer-student collaboration, and ensure successful project outcomes.
Through team-based projects, her students gain valuable real-world experience, develop critical skills, and bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry practice.
Enhancing your experience: Latest platform updates.
Discover some of our latest improvements and enhancements designed to help you get the most out of Riipen.
Streamlined project review.
Project content is now displayed in a clean, compact view, with an inline edit button for ease of use, making it simpler for users to manage project details efficiently.
Improved communication options.
Educators can now define conversation types within projects, from team-only chats to shared discussions with employers, enhancing collaboration.
Learner activity tracker.
Now displays key learner data, including agreements, surveys, team participation, and payment status, giving educators deeper insights into progress.
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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