For Students and Learners
Develop the skills you need to find a career you'll love
Riipen 2.0 is here!
Educational Partners
Features for learners
Riipen projects & courses
- On Riipen, your professors and instructors connect directly with companies and organizations to curate projects based on real needs for you to work on.
- Those projects become a part of your class curriculum, allowing you to immediately apply what you’re learning to real work scenarios, build more skills, expose yourself to employment opportunities, and earn academic credit—all at the same time.
Project Management
- Riipen provides students with all the tools needed for managing projects with ease.
- Use our in-app chat, video conferencing, file sharing, scheduling, project planning, and other tools for seamless remote collaboration with organizations.
- Get up to speed in no time, thanks to Riipen’s intuitive interface and structured onboarding process.
Verified skills and portfolio
- After completing projects on Riipen, learners have these projects linked to their customizable Riipen profile and are also provided with detailed feedback from employers and educators which include skill verification, digital badges and more.
- These projects and skills can be easily shared as a part of a personal portfolio, or any resume/CV.
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Riipen in action
University of British Columbia: Sauder School of Business
Key benefits for learners
Master your field of study
Cultivate employable skills
Make a difference
Explore Riipen solutions tailored to your needs
Share Riipen with your educator to help end graduate unemployment and underemployment.
Workforce development programs
Training and development opportunities for students designed to improve their career readiness.
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Work-based learning programs
Work experience programs to engage students through real work projects while contributing to the growth of businesses.
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Project-based Internships
Work experience programs to engage students through employer-provided projects while contributing to the growth and success of the business community.
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Are you ready to take your skills to the next level?
Frequently asked questions
How can I use Riipen to complete projects as a student?
To get started, sign up to Riipen using your email address or LinkedIn account. Once there, you can explore the Riipen marketplace to join a project your educator selected for you or browse virtual internship opportunities from organizations across the globe.
Do I need to pay to access Riipen?
No, Riipen is completely free for students.
What types of experiential learning programs can I access through Riipen?
Through Riipen, you can access a wide range of experiential learning opportunities, including virtual internships, externships, work-based learning programs, and project-based learning initiatives.
These programs are designed to provide you with the hands-on experience, practical skills, and industry connections you need to succeed in your chosen field.
Related resources
Your ultimate guide to Kolb's experiential learning cycle & styles
What higher education can learn from a classical approach to experiential learning model: The 4-H framework to improve outcomes
Setting and achieving experiential learning goals: maximizing the benefits of real-world experience
