For Canadian Students

Short-term remote internships where you’ll build skills and get paid $1,400.

With Level UP, students grow their skills and portfolios by working on real projects with real impact. At the same time, employers gain new ideas and thoughtful input that help their organizations level up.

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Build a resume that gets noticed

“Level UP is a program that all students who lack experience should intend to get into. This program allows students such as myself to develop so many different skills, across so many different fields, it would be extremely unwise to not join a program like this. There isn't even anything out there like this to support students not only with experience, but also financially as well! There is no reason to not join Level UP, especially with what students like myself have taken from this.”

Ahshan Ahmed

Toronto Metropolitan University

Why join Level UP?

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

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Flexible by design

Each Level UP project requires 60 hours to complete. Projects are organized into 8-week cohorts, and the specific timeline for your project will depend on the cohort you are accepted into, with all projects aligning to set cohort dates

Projects to match your skills

Browse projects from high-growth, high-paying industries like advanced manufacturing, IT/software development, and clean tech/envirotech, and many others!

Short-term, big impact, big reward

Each project lasts 60 hours and is completed over a period of 2 to 8 weeks. Upon completion, students are compensated $1400.00.

Build your network

Gain mentorship and build industry connections.

How it works

Gain real-world experience by working on short-term projects. Here's how it works:

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Step 1

Apply & get approved

Fill out a quick application and see if you qualify for an opportunity.

Step 2

Get your exclusive invite

If eligible, you’ll receive an invitation to join the platform on your cohort’s start date.

Step 3

Gain access

Accept your invite, complete a quick verification, and you’re in!

Step 4

Apply for projects

Browse real-world projects that match your skills and career goals—then hit apply.

Step 5

Get selected

An employer sees your potential, invites you for an interview, and, if successful, selects you for the project.

Step 6

Get started

Once your application is selected, that is your project for the remainder of the cohort!

Step 7

Kick off your project

Get hands-on experience, work with industry pros, and take your skills to the next level.

Who’s hiring?

Join thousands of students working with top employers, from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

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FAQs

Everything you need to know about Riipen Level UP

How many projects can I complete?

Students can complete 1 project per cohort. Read our FAQs for more information.

What are cohorts?

Cohorts are designated time frames within which students can complete projects. Students will apply to each cohort and must be invited to join. Learn more in our Cohort Breakdown.

How do I secure a project?

The first step is to submit an application for a cohort. If selected you will have the opportunity to apply for up to three projects. Once your project application is accepted, your employer project will commence during the specified cohort dates. Learn more here.

What are the deadlines?

Projects have set start and end dates depending on the cohort you’ve been accepted into. Read our participation agreements to see key dates.

I have more questions!

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