Level UP For Companies and Non-Profits

Canada’s smartest students are waiting to work for you

60-hour, fully subsidized student internships for Canadian employers.
Level UP is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) Initiatives program.

Most Canadian employers are already eligible

  • ✅ A registered Canadian business or non-profit organization
  • ❌ A member of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada
  • ❌ Part of an organization that engages in partisan political activities, and/or a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government
    ❌ Part of a publicy funded post-secondary institution

Introducing a new way to grow your business.

What is Level UP?

Level UP projects are fully-subsidized, 60-hour internships that can be completed fully online or hybrid.

Easily turn your business challenges into projects

Access our template library for inspiration, or browse to see what other employers are looking for. We make it easy for you to convert your business challenge into off-the-shelf 60-hour projects

Access Student Talent from Top-Tier Universities & Colleges

Get access to a quality network of the top talent at leading Canadian universities and colleges. Work online or hybrid project(s) with students anywhere in Canada.

Just Mark Projects Complete to Issue Compensation

Your student collaborator will receive a $1,400 stipend for each project completed, paid directly by Riipen. All you have to do is mark the project complete.

Track progress, 100% remote, test drive talent

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are the projects?

Projects span 60 hours, and students are required to fulfill the full 60 hours to be eligible for payment.

How many students can I work with?

Each company can match up to 10 projects. Each project can involve a maximum of 5 students.

How do students get connected to projects?

Students apply directly to projects, and employers accept applications.

How are students paid?

After completing a project $1,400 will be deposited directly into your bank account.

Can students work on teams?

Each team is limited to one student, though collaboration with other students matched to the same project is possible with employer approval.

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