grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDate March 22, 2021
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
  • Riipen
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

The Riipen — Level UP program offers fully subsidized 60-hour internships for Canadian employers, funded in part by the Government of Canada's Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiatives, with eligible activities including online or hybrid projects. Students receive a maximum compensation of $1,400 per project, paid directly by Riipen upon project completion.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

  • Each completed project is accompanied by a fully subsidized stipend of $1,400 paid directly to the student by Riipen.
  • Projects span 60 hours in duration, and students must complete the full 60 hours to be eligible for the $1,400 stipend.

grant_single_labels|projects

  • Completion of fully subsidized, 60-hour student internship projects addressing specific business challenges.
  • Remote or hybrid collaborative project work between employers and students from Canadian universities and colleges.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 8,000

Developing a mobile app for local farmers to track crop yields and weather patterns

$ 7,000

Creating an online platform to connect volunteers with non-profit organizations in need

$ 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

$ 7,500

Creating an eco-friendly product line for a local clothing store

$ 6,500

Launching an educational podcast series for financial literacy in young adults

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • The applicant must be a registered Canadian business or non-profit organization.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Registered Canadian businesses
  • Non-profit organizations registered in Canada

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

  • Members of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada.
  • Organizations engaged in partisan political activities.
  • Federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government entities.
  • Publicly funded post-secondary institutions.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

  • Stipend payment of $1,400 per student for completion of a 60-hour internship project (paid directly to students).

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Canadian employers located anywhere in Canada.

grant_single_labels|apply

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

  • Employers can access a template library for guidance and inspiration when designing their projects.
  • The Level UP portal provides tools to track project progress, manage documents, and receive reminders for key milestones.
  • All projects can be conducted fully remotely, and the platform supports Google Meet and Zoom integration for virtual collaboration.
  • Employers have the opportunity to evaluate student collaborators for potential future hiring beyond the scope of the Level UP project.
  • Dedicated support and access to the Level UP learner community are available to assist employers throughout the process.
  • The program is powered by Riipen, offering additional features such as a digital scorecard of skills for participants.

grant_single_labels|documents

Riipen — Level UP

grant_single_labels|contact

help@riipen.com
1-833-374-4736

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