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?? The wait is over. We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Riipen’s inaugural Annual Impact Report! ?? Discover how we’re revolutionizing higher education and internships to end underemployment. See how bridging the gap between education and industry transforms students’ lives and the pivotal role employers play in developing a skilled workforce. ?? What you will find inside: · Who we are and where we are · The ecosystem approach · Our journey to 1M learner experiences · Our impact methodology · Our vision for 2024 and onwards ?? Explore the future of work and our vision for 2024 and beyond. Join the conversation and download your copy today: https://hubs.li/Q02BZ3y10 #Impact #Report #EdTech #ExperientialLearning #WorkBasedLearning

?? Join Riipen at the 2024 CAEL Conference in New Orleans, LA, where experts from postsecondary education and training providers, workforce and economic development leaders, industry groups, and more will discuss the future of learning and work. ?? Make sure to attend our session on “Building a Connected Ecosystem for Higher Education and the Workforce”, featuring Melissa Martin, Director of Workforce Development at the Colorado Community College System, Dr. Chris Graham, Ed.D., Executive Vice President of Workforce Education Solutions at National University, Jason Tyszko, Senior vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and Dr. Mara "Red" Woody, Ed.D., Riipen’s Director, Strategic Partnerships. Together, they will explore how employers, funders, and institutions can collaborate to provide more accessible and impactful learning opportunities for all students. ??? Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 11am CT ?? Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Fulton Room Make sure to visit our booth #24 to connect with Michael Weber, Riipen’s Account Executive, to learn more about how Riipen is connecting students with real-world projects to help them build the skills they need to thrive. ?? Don’t miss out—register today to be part of this important conversation: https://hubs.li/Q02TFG0B0 #CAEL2024 #HigherEducation #ExperientialLearning #CareerDevelopment #EdTech

?? Educator spotlight: Meet Zihan Cai, Experiential Learning and Internship Industry Liaison Officer at McGill University. ?? At McGill University, experiential learning will soon be a graduation requirement. Zihan is at the forefront of integrating real-world projects into the curriculum, leveraging Riipen to connect students with diverse organizations. These projects help students gain practical skills and experience. ?? Discover how McGill’s push for experiential learning is transforming student outcomes. From developing marketing strategies for construction associations to working with local non-profits, students are gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience that go beyond the classroom. ?? Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02TDsWP0 #HigherEducation #WorkBasedLearning #StudentSuccess #RealWorldProjects #EducatorSpotlight

? How can Canada bridge the growing tech talent shortage? ?? In a new op-ed for TheFutureEconomy.ca, our Co-Founder and CEO, Dana Stephenson, addresses Canada’s pressing tech talent gap. Despite recent high-profile layoffs, the demand for specialized digital skills remains high. More than half of Canadian companies are reskilling workers from related sectors, while some are casting even wider nets for talent. ?? Dana shares how reskilling programs and strategic collaboration can help Canada’s workforce not only keep pace but thrive in the evolving digital economy. ?? Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Ts20X0 #TechTalent #Reskilling #SkillsDevelopment #FutureOfWork #CanadaInnovation

?? The future of workforce development is here, and the demand for innovative, flexible work-based learning programs is skyrocketing. In the US alone, we have seen a massive push for new approaches that cater to both learners and employers looking for growth opportunities. ?? Explore how these trends are shaping the future and what Riipen is doing to stay ahead: https://hubs.li/Q02N3YSp0 #Impact #Report #EdTech #ExperientialLearning #WorkBasedLearning

?? Work-based learning is the future—why co-ops alone won’t cut it. As tuition costs rise and student debt grows, more students are questioning whether a traditional four-year degree is worth the investment. Curious about why students are rethinking the value of higher education? Make sure to read the Morning Brew newsletter linked below. ??With these concerns in mind, Riipen offers a viable solution. By providing accessible, flexible, and affordable real-world projects, Riipen allows students to build employable skills and gain meaningful experience, no matter their background. ?? Let’s reshape career readiness—one project at a time. Ready to explore how Riipen can help your institution scale experiential learning? Book a chat with our team today: https://hubs.li/Q02MT6gT0 #HigherEd #CareerDevelopment #WorkIntegratedLearning #ScalingEducation

??Stay informed on all things #HigherEducation, #FutureOfWork, and #ExperientialLearning. Sign up for The Riipen Report, our monthly newsletter, which features the latest Riipen news, upcoming webinars, work-based learning insights, user spotlights, success stories, and more. Read our latest edition here: https://hubs.li/Q02SmQpS0? ?? Subscribe now: https://hubs.li/Q02SmKsC0 #TheRiipenReport #Newsletter #EdTech #WorkBasedLearning

?? Webinar Alert! Expanding on your Indigenization journey. ?? New Date: Join us on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 1pm ET (10am PT) for part two of our series in collaboration with International Indigenous Speakers Bureau (IISB). ?? Register now: https://hubs.li/Q02S-yB20 ?? Hear from Kathaleen ‘Shannon’ Loutitt, Matriarch and Co-Founder of IISB, and Midia Shikh Hassan 施美迪, Riipen’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, as they will guide forward-thinking business leaders looking to launch or deepen their Indigenization efforts. ??Learn how to create more inclusive spaces with real-world examples from organizations already on this journey, and gain practical insights into fostering meaningful relationships and diverse perspectives. At Riipen, we support Indigenization efforts through project-based learning by encouraging organizations to collaborate with students on meaningful projects that integrate diverse perspectives & values. Can’t attend live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording. Principles of OCAP and IDS were integrated into the development of this webinar. #Indigenization #InclusiveSpaces #Webinar #IndigenousRelations #IISB #Riipen

?? Did you miss our insightful webinar last week? The recording is now available. ?? We hosted an engaging discussion on the power of work-based learning with Dr. Marjorie Hass, President of the Council of Independent Colleges, Dana Stephenson, Riipen’s Co-Founder and CEO, Matt Waltz, Senior Vice President of partnerships & Development at CAEL, and Jason Tyszko, Senior Vice-President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. ?? Moderated by Jane Oates, Senior Policy Advisor at WorkingNation, the session tackled how institutions and employers can create innovative solutions to break barriers to internships, helping students gain critical real-world experience despite challenges like course loads and financial constraints. ?? Watch the recording here: https://hubs.li/Q02SCKK90 #WorkBasedLearning #CareerDevelopment #EdTech #HigherEducation #FutureOfLearning

?? Exciting to see Raiyan Rana’s journey at Ontario Tech University highlighted! His remote internship at Pocket Clinic through Riipen's Advance Ontario program, supported by Education | éducation, has sparked innovation in health care and advanced manufacturing while helping him gain valuable skills to succeed in his future career. #ExperientialLearning #Innovation #AdvanceOntario #Internships