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What even is work-based learning? Here’s a guide.
In this University Business op-ed, Riipen Co-Founder and CEO Dana Stephenson examines how higher education can expand work-based learning beyond traditional internships—through flexible, scalable, and inclusive models that bring real-world experience into every classroom.
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October 16, 2025
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This op-ed challenges institutions and policymakers to rethink what work-based learning truly means in a rapidly changing world of work. Dana Stephenson argues that while internships remain valuable, modern learners need more accessible, embedded opportunities—like micro-internships and project-based collaborations—that connect coursework with career readiness. The piece calls for shared definitions and stronger collaboration between academia and industry to make experiential learning a standard part of every student’s journey.
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