- Description
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In 2019, RBC Future Launch and Riipen launched a partnership with the goal of increasing access to high-impact work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for Canadian post-secondary students Our shared mission: to help prepare learners, particularly those from underserved communities, for the Future of Work. By the end of 2022, the RBC-Riipen partnership has delivered over 27,000 online WIL experiences, to a wide diversity of learners and educational partners across Canada with the potential of delivering over 250,000 by 2026.
- Portal website
- https://www.rbc.com/en/future-launch
Subportals experiences
July 2024 - February 2025 Portage College Level UP
Welcome to Level UP , powered by Riipen! This innovative program connects employers with Canadian post-secondary students for 60-hour paid projects. Students receive $1,400 CAD from Riipen upon successful project completion. Employers Here’s how it works: Request to match your project to this July 2024 - February 2025 Portage College Level UP cycle. The Level UP team will review and either accept your match or request slight changes. Once your project is matched, students will apply to work on the project with you. You will review applications, and select the student(s) that you feel will be the best fit with your project. The student will set the team start and end dates in collaboration with you. They will need to hit “start project” on the Riipen platform and submit all deliverables including 60 work log hours before the end date. The Level UP team will review their project submission & deliverables, before processing payment. Ready to Level UP your work projects with the July 2024 - February 2025 Portage College Level UP experience? Start here . Opportunities are limited and this Level UP funding cycle will close once filled. For more on how to get started, check out this article - Getting Started With Level UP: Employers. Students STUDENTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE & INVITED TO JOIN LEVEL UP. Students can request access & confirm eligibility to this program here . For further guidance, visit our help article - Getting Started with Level UP: Students. Important Dates July - August 2024 - Employers will be invited to match their projects with Level UP. The Level UP team will work with employers to match projects. You will not receive any student applications during this time. August 2024 - Students will be invited to join Level UP. Students will apply to projects, and employers can accept or decline applications. Projects can start immediately upon acceptance. Our help articles in the Level UP Help Centre will help you get started.
Collaborate with Future Mobile App Developers
MAPD 726
Learners in Centennial College's Mobile Application Development Project course focus on developing their skills in mobile app design, agile methodologies, and project management while addressing real-world challenges. They seek to enhance their abilities in teamwork, problem-solving, and effective communication throughout the project. Students are required to work in teams of 4-5 to design and implement a complete mobile app (native app, hybrid app, React Native, or mobile web app) and create the artifact design by applying agile software development methodologies and project management principles. Employers are expected to provide regular communication, guidance, and essential information related to the project. They will also be invited to attend the final presentation and provide constructive feedback on the students' work via the Riipen platform.
Collaborative Aerospace Innovation with Centennial College Students
AMET 325
Centennial College's Advanced Aerospace Project course empowers learners in their final year to design and develop prototypes relevant to the aerospace industry. These students have engineering knowledge and skills in project management, teamwork, and advanced manufacturing processes. The course aims to cultivate initiative and creativity while preparing them for real-world challenges in aerospace. Through this collaboration, employers can guide and mentor future engineers while benefiting from innovative solutions tailored to industry needs. Employers are expected to maintain regular communication with learners, providing guidance and necessary project information. Additionally, employers should be available for the final presentation and offer constructive feedback to the student teams through the Riipen platform.
AI Capstone Collaboration for Real-World Solutions
COMP 385
Centennial College’s AI Capstone Project learners collaborate to research, design, and develop AI-driven applications that solve real-world problems. They bring expertise in AI techniques and data analysis to deliver innovative and scalable applications integrated with AI capabilities. Throughout this experience, students will develop their skills in ethical AI practices, advanced programming, and effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Students will primarily focus on building end-to-end AI solutions and capabilities and proof of concepts. Students may have limited UX/UI, front-end/back-end development, cloud deployment, etc. capabilities. Employers engaging in this collaboration are expected to provide regular communication and guidance, share relevant project information, attend a virtual final presentation, and offer constructive feedback on the project progress and final demonstration using the Riipen platform. Employers are expected to provide data with full metadata, and clean data for the projects as much as possible.
Recent experiences
MBA Business Consulting Project (Simon Fraser University)
BUS 655
This experience offers your organization the opportunity to collaborate with a team of five MBA students who are eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world business challenges. These students are equipped with skills in competitive analysis, business strategy, risk assessment, and market research. Over the course of 125 hours, they will work to address a specific business opportunity or problem in areas such as marketing, strategy, talent management, IT strategy, new product development, or foreign market entry. The goal is to provide actionable insights and strategies that can be implemented to enhance your organization's operations or market position.
Applied Projects needed for University of Fraser Valley Students
BUS499
This experience is designed for learners enrolled in business programs at UFV, focusing on marketing, human resource management, international business expansion, and management. Learners are equipped with foundational knowledge and practical skills that can be applied to real-world business challenges. Through this experience, students will have the opportunity to work on projects that allow them to apply their classroom learning to practical scenarios, enhancing their problem-solving abilities and understanding of industry dynamics.
Data Science and Analytics
My learners are equipped to tackle projects in machine learning and statistical learning, having gained proficiency in Python and R. They have engaged with several hands-on courses covering machine learning, statistical data analysis, SQL and database management, Tableau dashboard creation, data engineering, and big data. I am seeking internship projects that will help them apply their skills as part of their data science master’s program.
Object-Oriented Graphical User Interface (Lakehead University)
ESOF-2570-WA
Do you have a GUI challenge you would like to tackle? In this project, students working in teams will use object-oriented approaches to solve Graphical User Interface (GUI) problems. Topics include object-oriented concepts including inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, graphics and GUI design techniques. Types of projects that students can work on: Projects that require Object-Oriented and Java programming components.