Articles

The Riipen effect: Transforming education and careers.

Riipen addresses underemployment by bridging the gap between education and meaningful employment through hands-on experiences, practical training, and industry connections.
June 5, 2024
|
Resources
|
Share
Download
Your asset will automatically download.
Didn’t get it?
Download Now

At Riipen, we focus on tackling the critical issue of underemployment by closing the gap between education and meaningful employment. We believe that education should lead to career opportunities that fully utilize one's skills and qualifications. By offering hands-on experiences, practical training, and industry connections, we ensure that learners are prepared and genuinely ready to thrive in their chosen fields.

The problem: Underemployment.

Underemployment is a persistent issue affecting countless individuals. Defined as working in jobs that do not match one's qualifications, underemployment can have long-lasting effects. According to data from the Burning Glass Institute and Strada Institute for the Future of Work (2024), a staggering 73% of workers who are underemployed at their first job remain underemployed ten years later. This issue disproportionately impacts minorities and women, perpetuating economic inequality.

The solution: Riipen's experiential learning.

Riipen was created to bridge the gap between education and meaningful employment. Our platform connects learners, educators, and employers, fostering a community where everyone benefits. Through real-world projects, learners gain hands-on experience, develop critical skills, and build the confidence to succeed.

Our tailored training programs and industry connections not only equip learners with the skills they need, but also empower them to secure jobs that match their qualifications. This approach is a powerful tool in the fight against underemployment, preparing individuals for upwardly mobile careers and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

The Riipen impact.

Our impact report reveals the profound effect of Riipen's experiential learning model:

  • 89% of learners feel prepared to find a career they love after completing a Riipen experience. This statistic underscores the confidence and preparedness our platform instills in learners, setting them on a path to success.
  • Real-world experience: Riipen allows learners to work on real projects, helping them develop practical skills and build their resumes.
  • Social capital: By connecting learners with industry professionals, Riipen helps them build valuable networks that can open doors to future job opportunities.
  • In-demand skills: Our projects are designed to address current industry needs, ensuring learners acquire relevant skills employers seek.

A community of support.

Riipen is more than just a platform; it's a vibrant community. Learners, educators, and employers come together to solve real-world problems, creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. This sense of community is beneficial and essential in addressing the systemic issue of underemployment, and we invite you to be a part of it.

Join the movement.

We invite you to join us in our mission to end underemployment and create a future where all learners have equal opportunities to succeed. By signing up for our impact report, you'll gain valuable insights into how Riipen is making a difference and how you can be part of this transformative journey.

Together, we can revolutionize education and careers, empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let's create a world where everyone has the skills and opportunities to build the careers they love.

Sign up for the 2023 Riipen Impact Report.

This is an excerpt from the 2023 Riipen Impact Report. Sign up for the full 2023 Impact Report here →.

Jump ahead:
Sign up to receive the 2023 Riipen Annual Impact Report.

Sign up to receive the 2023 Riipen Annual Impact Report.

Enter your email address to subscribe to The Riipen Report.
Subscribe
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Some Form Elements
hs-form
form-columns-1
form-columns-2
hs-form is main form class.
form-columns-1 is class of wrapper with 1 column for inputs.
form-columns-2 is class of wrapper with 2 columns for inputs.
input and label
hs-input
Field Description / Help text
hs-field-desc
This is help text for the field
Field error message
hs-error-msgs inputs-list
hs-error-msg
  • Error message label
hs-error-msgs inputs-list is an HTML list element.
hs-error-msg is a text span inside HTML List Item element.
Text area Input
hs-input hs-fieldtype-textarea
hs-fieldtype-textarea is added as combo class.
Checkboxes
hs-form-booleancheckbox
hs-form-booleancheckbox-display
inputs-list
hs-input
Note: HubSpot uses basic HTML checkboxes, Webflow checkboxes works differently than the default HTML checkboxes, hence in order to style HubSpot checkboxes you need custom CSS.
you can use Webflow checkbox to style and then copy CSS from it.
Radio Buttons
inputs-list
hs-form-radio
hs-form-radio-display
inputs-list
hs-input
Success message
submitted-message
RecaptCHA
hs-recaptcha
Submit button
hs_submit
hs-button
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.