The #1 work-based learning platform for educators, learners, and employers.

Bridging education to employment.

Riipen is a work-based learning platform helping educators, organizations, and learners collaborate on real industry projects to bridge the gap between education and employment.

For colleges & universities

Find experiential learning projects to integrate into your curriculum, helping students gain real-world experience and improve employability outcomes. Drive student engagement through real work projects Help students develop employable skills and to improve graduate employment outcomes. Save time on finding relevant employers Access thousands of organizations and experiential learning projects in just a few clicks. Strengthen the reputation of your institution Support your strategic plans for innovation and commitment to employability by integrating theory and practice through work-based projects. Enhance course content and curriculum with real-world experiences Apply an experiential learning approach to drastically improve educational outcomes.

For organizations & business leaders

Grow your business with access to a forward-thinking student talent pool to get your projects done - all at no cost to you. All while helping shape the future of work. Get your projects done Accomplish more for your organization and grow your business through the completion of projects with students who get college credit for completing tasks. Shape the future of business and future business leaders Get an opportunity to mentor students and help educators develop rising leaders to make an impact in their community and worldwide. Discover and recruit rising talent Identify and engage with diverse candidates way before they enter the job market. Cultivate innovation in the workspace Bring fresh ideas and new perspectives to your organization by working with student talent from different locations and backgrounds.

For learners

Gain employable skills and apply what you have learned by adding real value to organizations in a variety of industries. Put yourself on a fast track to a thriving career upon graduation. Learn by doing Apply what you have learned in the classroom by completing projects for real companies and organizations. Develop employable skills and a professional network Gain career clarity, get real-world experience, and connect with industry experts to position yourself for a thriving career. Add real value to employers Help organizations and business leaders achieve their goals, while expanding your field of study. Make a positive impact Contribute unique ideas to organizations to help innovate and succeed.

Riipen is revolutionizing experiential learning

Workforce development programs

We partner with workforce development providers to create equitable career-advancing opportunities, allowing students to enhance career readiness through real work projects.

Work-based learning programs

Authentic learning experiences structured to empower students to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom through employer-designed projects

Project-based Internships

Riipen is a work-based learning platform connecting educators and employers to integrate real projects into course curriculum, leading to exciting and relevant resume-building experiences.