For Ontario College and University Students
2-8 week internships for underserved students to build skills + earn $1400
Remote projects you choose in high-paying industries, where you’ll earn work experience and meet potential employers, all in Ontario.
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Advance Ontario is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities

Simple eligibility
- ✅ Students currently registered in a publicly-funded, Ontario based college, university, or indigenous institute; and
- ✅ Are legally eligible to work in Ontario
- International students are eligible to participate*
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Build skills and work experience to find a career you’ll love while you’re still in school
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The Advance Ontario difference
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Flexible by Design
Each Level UP project takes 80 hours to complete. Learners and employers partner to set a timeline of 2-8 weeks, taking into account class and work schedules.
Multiple Experiences
Eligible students can work on up to 5 Level UP projects per year. Explore different disciplines, meet a variety of employers, and add it all to your resume or LinkedIn at the end.
Fair Compensation
With funding by the Government of Canada's Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) Initiatives program, you'll earn a $1,400 stipend for each project completed (individually or on a team), paid directly by Riipen to you via E-Transfer.
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