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Riipen Labs are short, guided projects where you learn by completing practical tasks and reflections supported by peer feedback. Each Lab takes 15 hours, and you’ll earn a $300 stipend once you finish. No experience needed — just start.
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Why Riipen Labs.

A fast, safe way to practise the workplace behaviours employers expect before stepping into real employer projects.

Practise

Practice your skills in Riipen Labs

Perform

Perform your skills in Level UP

Prove

Prove your skills in FuturePath

What you’ll walk
away with.

Gain the kind of experience that gets you noticed while working with real companies on real projects.

$300 stipend for 15 hours.

Get rewarded as you learn, earn a $300 stipend upon completing your Lab.

Riipen Lab certification.

Showcase it on LinkedIn, your resume, and your Riipen profile.

Resume-ready examples.

Concrete stories that highlight communication, teamwork, and critical thinking.

Lab performance snapshot.

Milestones, reflection, peer feedback, and your behavioural growth.

Visibility with employers.

Top students may get noticed by the employer-lead.

What “Lab Certified” means.

When you earn your Riipen Lab Certification, you’ve demonstrated core workplace behaviours that employers value:

Communication

Reflect on your growth and prepare for future opportunities.

Teamwork

Work well with peers and contribute to group success.

Critical thinking

Solve problems, make decisions, and adapt to challenges.

Professionalism

Take ownership, manage time, and meet expectations

Career & self-development

Reflect on your growth and prepare for future opportunities

Why it matters.

Gain the kind of experience that gets you noticed while working with real companies on real projects.

Your first proof-point of readiness for higher-stakes Riipen programs like Level UP and FuturePath.
Tangible skills for your resume and portfolio that employers notice.
Early visibility to employers—top performers may be invited to future projects.
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Why students love labs.

Work directly with students on 60-hour projects that align with your business goals. This allows you to evaluate potential hires in real-world settings.

Meeting

Why employers love lab-certified students.

Shape the next generation of talent while students contribute to solving business challenges, guiding their professional development and helping 
them grow.

How are your skills assessed?

We capture your individual progress in team settings:

Self-assessments using a recognized skills framework
Personal reflections
Peer insights
Individual milestone tracking

Who should start with Labs?

New students.

Start here. Start strong.

Returning students.

Come back stronger. Sharpen your behaviours and become more competitive for LevelUP and FuturePath.

Am I eligible?

Eligibility requirements.

To participate in a Riipen Lab and receive the $300 stipend, you must:

Be a current student enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Be legally entitled to work in Canada under applicable provincial or territorial regulations

Start your Riipen Lab today.

Build skills. Earn your certification. Unlock opportunities.