Build tech skills with IBM SkillsBuild. Gain experience through Riipen.
In partnership with IBM SkillsBuild, Riipen’s program helps you build in-demand tech skills and apply them to real employer projects.
Why join the program?
Skills for the Future with IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen empowers learners to apply newly acquired skills in real-world Riipen projects, supporting career advancement and helping those ready to take their next professional step.
Up to 3 curated projects
Work on 60 hour projects that align with your career goals.
Direct employer collaboration
Connect with top companies actively seeking talent.
Career-ready skills
Develop practical experience to stand out in applications.
Build your network
Gain mentorship and build industry connections.
How it works
Gain real-world experience by working on short-term projects. Here's how it works:
Step 1
Apply & get approved
Fill out a quick application and see if you qualify for an opportunity.
Step 2
Get your exclusive invite
If eligible, you’ll receive an invitation to join the platform on your cohort’s start date.
Step 3
Gain access
Accept your invite, complete a quick ID verification, and you’re in!
Step 4
Apply for projects
Browse real-world projects that match your skills and career goals—then hit apply.
Step 5
Get selected
An employer sees your potential, invites you for an interview, and, if successful, selects you for the project.
Step 6
Get started
Once your application is selected, that is your project for the remainder of the cohort!
Step 7
Kick off your project
Get hands-on experience, work with industry pros, and take your skills to the next level.
See the type of Riipen projects you can signup for.
Why participate?
Build skills for your next career move
Designed to prepare you for the next step, access expert-led courses in AI, software development, and more.
Learn on your own terms
Enjoy self-paced, flexible online learning designed to fit into your busy life and responsibilities.
Gain real-world experience
Apply your knowledge by working on real projects with employers through the Riipen platform.
FAQs
Everything you need to know about Skills for the future with IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen
Cohorts are designated time frames within which students are invited to complete projects. Learners can apply to join Skills for the Future with IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen and be selected to a cohort. Learn more in our cohort breakdown.
IBM SkillsBuild offers free skills-based learning from technology experts. Once you’ve completed a course, you can put your new skills into practice by applying to join the Skills for the Future with IBM SkillsBuild and Riipen experience, where you can work on real-projects through Riipen’s platform
To participate, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada according to your province or territory’s regulations.
- Be currently enrolled at an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution, either:
- Expecting to graduate within the next 6 months, or
- An adult learner who is working and looking for a promotion, a new job, or to re-enter the workforce.
Our help centre, including our FAQ article and participation agreement has the answers to all your questions.
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