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Canada’s smartest students are waiting to work for you.

60-hour, fully subsidized student internships for Canadian employers.

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Real projects with real results

Using Level UP significantly accelerated our project timelines and enhanced our ability to deliver high-quality work without the need for permanent hires. By leveraging the program, we were able to complete six core service illustrations for our website in just three weeks, saving about 25% of the time compared to traditional hiring methods. Overall, Level UP provided both cost savings and efficiency, helping us achieve our goals faster and with enhanced creativity

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Track progress, 100% remote, test drive talent.

Level UP makes connecting with student talent easy. Here's how to get started:

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Track progress

Track project progress and get reminders on major project milestones through the Level UP portal. Keep track of important documents and communications all in one place.

100% remote

Struggling with a lack of local talent? All Level UP projects can be completed 100% remotely. Riipen supports Google Meet and Zoom integration, so you can work with students anywhere in Canada.

Test drive talent

Level UP is your chance to work with soon-to-be graduates who can bring new ideas and useful skills to your business. Evaluate your collaborators through fully-subsidized Level UP project work and hire the best-fit students as part of your team.

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Learn about cohorts

A cohort refers to a group of students who participate in a specific term of the Level UP program. Each cohort operates within set dates, during which students engage with employer projects.

Cohort Breakdown
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Getting started

A step-by-step guide designed to help employers join Level UP, post projects, and start connecting with Level UP students.

Guide for getting started

Creating a sucessful project

Working with agile students who can think outside the box allows you to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge by tapping into  new ideas.

Project guide

Support at every step of the journey.

Connect with the Level UP learner community or support team with any questions.

Build on Riipen

Level UP is built on Riipen, the world's largest experiential learning marketplace. Your account gets you access to Riipen features like a digital scorecard of your skills that you can share with future employers.

Dedicated Support

Prepare your students for the workplace by offering them real work experience.

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FAQs

Everything you need to know about Riipen's Level UP

What are the key dates?

Projects have set deadlines depending on the cohort your project is matched with. Read our cohort breakdown for full details.

How many projects can I do?

Employers can participate in one project per funding year (April 2025 - March 2026) and may bring up to 2 students to work on their project. See the participation agreement for more information on these guidelines. If you are interested in participating in more projects throughout the year, with more students, check out Riipen FuturePath!

How do I secure a student to work on my project?

Students will apply to your project during the designated matching period for your cohort. Learn more about the cohort timeline and matching dates here.

What should I include in a Level UP project?

Employers can read this guide on creating a successful Level UP project. It outlines the key elements needed in your project match request to expedite approval by the Level UP team.

Who can I contact if I have more questions?

The answers to all of your questions are in our help centre and our FAQ article.