Canada’s smartest students are waiting to work for you
Join the Level UP program: Fully-subsidized, short-term student talent for Canadian employers.

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to work with skilled, enthusiastic students.
with your first Level UP student intern in just a few days.

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Click here for full eligibility requirements and Terms & Conditions.
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A powerful, easy-to-use experience management platform

Turn Challenges into Scoped Projects with Useful Templates
Turn your business challenges into fully-scoped projects with defined deliverables. Not sure how to get started? Look for inspiration from other employers, or use a convenient pre-built project template.
Popular project areas include: Communications, Digital & Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Sales Strategy, Product Launch, Graphic Design, Website Development
Reach Students Across Canada
Post your project on the Level UP portal to share it with post-secondary students across Canada. In one move, you’ll reach a deep, diverse pool of talent with the domain expertise and drive you’re looking for. You might even find your next hire.


Browse Student Applications
& Match with Talent
Review applications and match with enterprising students from a wide variety of disciplines and schools. With the latest knowledge in their areas of study, they can give your business or nonprofit the edge it needs to grow.
Track Project Progress
& Stay on Track
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.


Collaborate from Anywhere
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
Hire the Latest & Greatest Generation
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.


Simplify Compensation
Riipen handles all wage-subsidy and payment logistics so you can focus on your projects. Students are paid their $1,400 stipend directly through Riipen upon project completion — no contracts or paperwork required.

"This Week in Canadian EdTech: Leading Innovation in Education"
Interview: Dana Stephenson (CEO, Riipen)
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"OpEd: Students need new tools to thrive"
The pandemic has disrupted the campus-to-industry talent pipeline, Dana Stephenson writes.
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"Innovative program for students and employers receives another round of federal funding"
Interview: Dana Stephenson (CEO, Riipen)
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"Vancouver’s Riipen Connects Student Talent to Opportunity with Level UP Program"
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"More than 3,000 George Brown College students have gained real-world remote work experience with Riipen"
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Find & work with talented students
anywhere in Canada
Confirm your eligibility and post your project.
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The Level UP support team is here for your questions and can guide you through every project. We’re happy to offer recommendations, resolve errors, and listen to feedback on the program.
Connect with us at levelup@riipen.com or in-app chat once logged in.
Grow your business with Level UP
and jump right into working with the top student talent in Canada.