The power of proof.
Our research approach.
Using peer-reviewed academic literature
Grounded in real-world experience
Our work.
Knowledge Mobilization and Change Management for Employers
Employer-university collaboration: From 2020's quick fixes to future transformation
A practical guide to the digital transformation of experiential learning
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2024 Annual Impact Report
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Economic Opportunity for All
Our ongoing research and evaluation projects.
Building evidence on work-integrated learning (WIL) at a U.S. higher education institution
Riipen | Instructure | International Centre for EdTech Impact
Our project, "Building Evidence on Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at a U.S. Higher Education Institution," will rigorously evaluate the impact of the Riipen platform on student outcomes through a quasi-experimental design (QED). This builds on evidence from Canada, where Riipen has received ongoing government support amid national investment in workplace-integrated learning. This letter outlines our team, project significance in the U.S. context, and research approach.
State of The Employer 2025
Riipen
State of the Employer is an annual research project to understand the ways Riipen’s employer ecosystem is growing, adopting new technologies, and becoming more efficient, all with the power of project-based learning.
Understanding the Impact of Work-Based Learning
Ithaka S+R
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) WBL Consortium is a national network integrating work-based learning into the curriculum. Powered by Riipen, the consortium will create more equitable internship and work-based learning opportunities for students at small to midsized independent colleges and universities. Ithaka S+R, a non-profit research and advising organization focused on higher education, is serving as the external evaluator for the WBL Consortium.
Impact is in everything we do.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Riipen experiential learning platform?
Riipen is an experiential learning platform that connects educators and employers and matches them with students to complete real-world industry projects.
It bridges the gap between the classroom and the workplace by allowing learners to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings and gain practical experience—all while providing employers with access to a pool of talented and driven students.
Sign up to get started or explore the Riipen marketplace to browse thousands of experiences for students and companies.
What are the benefits of using an experiential learning platform?
An experiential learning platform offers a multitude of benefits for all stakeholders involved. For educators, it presents an equitable opportunity to infuse real-world scenarios into their curriculum to enhance learner engagement and employability outcomes. Students benefit from hands-on, practical learning opportunities to build valuable skills, fill knowledge gaps, and foster connections with industry professionals. Organizations and business leaders are able to engage with learners to complete certain tasks, expand their talent pool, and build a strong employer brand.
What makes Riipen the #1 experiential learning platform?
Riipen distinguishes itself from other experiential learning platforms by providing educational institutions and students with a wide range of remote-friendly opportunities that drastically improve educational outcomes.
We bring together over 44,000 employers, 700 educational institutions, and 164,000 learners to provide equitable access to work-based learning opportunities and shape the future of work.
The platform makes it easy for everyone to find, manage, and assess experiential learning projects thanks to its intuitive interface, advanced project management features, and powerful reporting tools.
