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Riipen — Level UP
Canada
Top student talent to help with short-term projects
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- grant_single|openingDateMarch 22, 2021
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Riipen
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Your business or non-profit organization can get free help from top post-secondary students to work on projects over the course of an academic semester. Projects are fully-subsidized, 80-hour internships that can be completed online or hybrid.
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The Level UP program provides a unique financing modality that fully subsidizes student internships, ensuring companies have access to top talent without the financial burden. The stipend is directly funded by the program, simplifying the process for employers.
- Fully subsidized 60-hour internships for students, paid directly by Riipen.
- Students receive a $1,400 stipend per project upon completion, at no cost to the employer.
- No direct financial obligation for the employer to compensate students, as the stipend is covered by Riipen.
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Level UP supports projects that convert business challenges into fully-subsidized, 60-hour internships, allowing Canadian students to gain practical experience while providing valuable contributions to employers. These projects can be done fully online or through a hybrid model.
- Transforming business challenges into structured 60-hour projects using a template library.
- Utilizing remote or hybrid work models to engage with student talent from across Canada.
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$ 6,500
Launching an educational podcast series for financial literacy in young adults
$ 8,000
Developing a mobile app for local farmers to track crop yields and weather patterns
$ 9,000
Designing a virtual reality training program for healthcare professionals
$ 6,000
Implementing a digital marketing strategy for a local artisanal bakery to increase online sales
$ 7,000
Creating an online platform to connect volunteers with non-profit organizations in need
$ 7,500
Creating an eco-friendly product line for a local clothing store
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To participate in the Level UP program, companies must meet specific eligibility criteria.
- The company must be a registered Canadian business or non-profit organization.
- The company must not be a member of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada.
- The organization must not engage in partisan political activities.
- The organization must not be a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government entity.
- The organization must not be a publicly funded post-secondary institution.
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To qualify for the Level UP program, applicants must be registered Canadian businesses or non-profit organizations. However, members of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada, political parties, government entities, and publicly funded post-secondary institutions are not eligible. This initiative aims to support qualified employers in benefiting from the skills and ideas of Canada's top students through fully-subsidized internships.
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This grant excludes certain companies and organizations based on their political activity and government affiliation. The restrictions ensure that funds are allocated to eligible Canadian businesses and non-profits.
- Members of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada.
- Organizations that engage in partisan political activities.
- Federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government entities.
- Publicly funded post-secondary institutions.
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This grant funds 60-hour internships for Canadian businesses and non-profits to work collaboratively with top-tier student talent. Eligible projects are designed to address specific business challenges, providing real work experience for students and fresh perspectives for employers.
- Design and management of digital marketing campaigns.
- Development of market research and analysis reports.
- Assistance in software development projects or IT systems upgrading.
- Implementation of business process improvements.
- Creation of financial planning and analysis models.
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Level UP is a program available to companies that are registered as Canadian businesses or non-profit organizations. This means that any eligible company can apply from anywhere within Canada.
- Companies registered in any province or territory within Canada.
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- Registered Canadian business or non-profit organization - Not a member of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada - Not part of an organization engaging in partisan political activities or a government entity - Not part of a publicly funded post-secondary institution
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Here are the steps to submit an application for Level UP:
- Step 1: Registration
- Visit the Riipen website and create an employer account if you don't already have one.
- Complete the required fields to set up your account, including organization details and contact information.
- Step 2: Define Your Project
- Use the template library to convert your business challenges into a 60-hour project.
- Clearly define project objectives, tasks, and deliverables.
- Ensure the project can be completed remotely or in a hybrid format.
- Step 3: Posting the Project
- Log in to your Riipen account and navigate to the Level UP portal.
- Create a new project posting with the defined details.
- Submit the project to be listed for student applications.
- Step 4: Review Applications
- Receive applications from interested students via the Riipen portal.
- Review student profiles and select those who best meet your project's needs.
- Communicate with selected students to finalize arrangements.
- Step 5: Project Execution and Completion
- Track the project's progress through the Level UP portal, using integrations like Google Meet or Zoom as needed.
- Manage documents and communications during the project.
- Mark the project as complete once all deliverables are met.
- Ensure students receive their stipend upon project completion.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Employers can match up to two projects, each involving up to five students.
- Students apply directly to projects and employers have the discretion to accept applications.
- Projects are fully integrated with Riipen's platform, providing digital tools for tracking progress and communication.
- Riipen supports integration with Google Meet and Zoom for remote collaboration.
- The employer is responsible for marking the project complete to initiate the student's stipend payment.
- There is ongoing support from the Level UP learner community and support team for employers.
- Dedicated digital tools are available for managing skills and experience gained through the platform.
grant_single_labels|contact
help@riipen.com
1-833-374-4736
