Skilled, motivated students from McMaster Continuing Education ready to support your business. Level UP connects you with post-secondary students from across Canada who are eager to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to real-world challenges. These students are motivated, curious, and looking to grow. They bring fresh perspectives and emerging skills to your project. Students work on 60-hour, short-term projects and are paid a $1,400 stipend directly by Riipen, thanks in part to the Government of Canada’s Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) Initiatives program. This means there’s no cost to you. Level UP makes it easy to tackle meaningful tasks, test ideas, or explore new opportunities with the support of engaged, early-career talent—while helping the next generation of professionals grow. Project timeline: Request to match your project: May 12 - June 6, 2025 Program administrators will review all requests and let you know if changes are needed to set the project up for success. Students invited to join: June 16, 2025 Students apply to projects: June 16 - June 27, 2025 Student will apply to projects. You must review applications and accept your team(s) during this period. Max project start date: July 7, 2025 Max project end date: August 29, 2025 For more program details, see our landing page for employers

Skilled, motivated students from [school name] ready to support your business. Level UP connects you with post-secondary students from across Canada who are eager to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to real-world challenges. These students are motivated, curious, and looking to grow. They bring fresh perspectives and emerging skills to your project. Students work on 60-hour, short-term projects and are paid a $1,400 stipend directly by Riipen, thanks in part to the Government of Canada’s Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) Initiatives program. This means there’s no cost to you. Level UP makes it easy to tackle meaningful tasks, test ideas, or explore new opportunities with the support of engaged, early-career talent—while helping the next generation of professionals grow. Project timeline: Request to match your project: May 12 - June 6, 2025 Program administrators will review all requests and let you know if changes are needed to set the project up for success. Students invited to join: June 16, 2025 Students apply to projects: June 16 - June 27, 2025 Student will apply to projects. You must review applications and accept your team(s) during this period. Max project start date: July 7, 2025 Max project end date: August 29, 2025 For more program details, see our landing page for employers [XXXXXX]

This innovative program connects employers like you with post-secondary students for short-term, impactful projects. Here's what you need to know to get started: Key details about this Level UP cohort Projects and timelines. Each project is 60 hours Students will apply to projects between February 17–21. They can have 3 active applications at a time. Once an employer accepts your application, that is the project they will complete. This cohort's projects start by February 27 and finish by March 31. Engagement and mentorship. As a project host, you provide at least 5 hours of mentorship, which includes the kickoff call, instructions, feedback, and support. Flexibility and funding. Projects are open to students at all levels of post-secondary education. Be clear about your project's requirements and scope to attract the right talent. You can host three projects, and up to four students can work on it individually. Riipen pays students $1,400 CAD for successfully completing each project. Making your project appealing. To attract students, provide a clear and concise project description. Highlight the level of experience required and outline the scope of work effectively. A well-defined project increases your chances of having students self-assign promptly. For further details, visit our Level UP Knowledge Centre . If you have questions, click the avocado icon in the bottom-right corner of your Riipen dashboard to contact support—we’ll respond within two business days.

Welcome to Level UP, powered by Riipen! This unique initiative enables employers to engage Canadian post-secondary students for 80-hour paid projects. Students receive a $1,400 CAD stipend from Riipen upon successful project completion. Employers are not required to provide payment. Here’s how it works: Submit a project to this experience for our Level UP team to review.  Once your project gets the green light, students (individually or in teams) will apply directly. They might come from various Canadian post-secondary institutions and academic programs.  Craft a project description that’s skill-specific to attract the best-fit applicants. STUDENTS MUST BE INVITED TO JOIN LEVEL UP. Students can request access to this program here. Important points Project deliverables will differ based on scope, but a comprehensive report or other assets should be produced by project completion, aiding your business goals.  Regular communication with students enhances project outcomes.  If confidentiality is key, consider having students sign an NDA using our agreements feature . They can still submit work on the platform by uploading redacted samples, using the worklog feature, and writing a brief project reflection.  Our help articles in the Level UP knowledge centre can help you get started. Still have question? Connect with the Level UP team by clicking on the avocado in the bottom right corner.