RBC Future Launch and Riipen
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About the Partnership
RBC Future Launch and Riipen have partnered to provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills and gain the work experience they need for the jobs of tomorrow. Phase I of the partnership made the Riipen platform available through the support of the RBC Foundation to 14 post-secondary institutions from across Canada and 33 charity and non-profit partners.
As we look to expand our partnership, we are asking academic institutions to submit to the form below and express their interest in future phases of funding.
About Riipen
Riipen is enabling transformative opportunities for companies to collaborate with post-secondary students on real-time, real-world challenges that are embedded directly into coursework. To date, Riipen has enabled 40,000 students at 150+ post-secondary institutions to partake in 1.5 million hours of applied learning with 5,000 companies. Their mission is to help students of all backgrounds and geographies boost their skills, gain career clarity, network, and find jobs they love.
Platform Highlights
- In-Class Project Templates & Examples
- Open Marketplace for Educators & Employers
- Educator & Employer Matching Recommendation Engine
- Easy to Use Project Management Tools & Notification System
- Riipen Employer-Verified Students Skills Registry
About RBC Future Launch
RBC Future Launch is an initiative designed to help Canadian youth prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. Launched in 2017, the initiative is directing $500 million to programs supporting skills development, networking, work experience, and increased access to mental well-being supports and services. RBC Future Launch is RBC’s largest-ever commitment to a social issue.