Level UP is no longer accepting new students for this cycle. Students who have already been invited, can continue to join projects while opportunities last. We hope to return in the Spring of 2025! Submit your interest below to be the first to hear when we are back in action and ready to take your application.

For Canadian Students

8-week remote internships where you’ll build skills and get paid $1,400

The Level UP program is an opportunity for students to work on short-term remote projects, connect with future employers, and gain real-work experience within a supportive and thriving community of Canadian students!
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Level UP is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) Initiatives program

Simple eligibility

  • Be a current student registered in a Canadian post-secondary education institution, and
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
  • Are legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Read the full terms and conditions

Educational Partners

Level UP Announcements

The Announcement Centre keeps everyone informed and connected. Click on our current announcements to the right to learn more about the latest program information.

Waiting for your Level UP invitation?

Due to high demand, entry into Level UP is not guaranteed. Prior participation in Level UP or knowing an employer with a project does not grant priority access. Students must not start work before matching with a project and clicking the "start project" button.

Learn more here.

What should you do after you receive your invitation?

Accept your invitation from your email and verify your student enrolment. If under review, no need to reach out; our team will handle it soon. Once approved, if you can't access projects, click "accept invite" again. Read and sign the agreements to unlock projects.

Learn more here.

Important Level UP deadlines for students

You have 7 days to accept your invitation, verify your identity, and sign the program agreements. Once you have access to projects, you have 7 days to start applications. Missing any deadlines will result in removal from the Level UP cycle. Review all Deadlines for Action to ensure successful participation.

What to do when your employer is unresponsive

If you’re struggling to contact an employer, inform the Level UP team via the avocado at the bottom right corner of every Riipen page. The Level UP team will reach out to re-engage them and offer additional support.

Build skills and real-work experience to find a career you’ll love while you’re still in school

Internship opportunities for all

Browse internship projects from 99 different categories like Communications, Digital & Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Sales Strategy, Graphic Design, and Website Development.

Work from anywhere

All Level UP projects can be completed 100% remotely. With direct integrations to Google Meet and Zoom, you can plan then take all meetings online from anywhere in the country.

Short-term, big impact

Each project is 60-hours in length and completed over a 2-8 week period. Complete up to three projects per cycle.

Give and get feedback

Once your project is over, give feedback to your employer partner and get it in return to display on LinkedIn or your resume.

Payments directly to your bank account

For each project you complete, you will receive $1,400 directly into your bank account. Remember you’d need to declare this taxable income with the CRA.

Simple, Flexible, + Remote

Flexible by Design

Each Level UP project takes 80 hours to complete. Learners and employers partner to set a timeline of 2-8 weeks, taking into account class and work schedules.

Multiple Experiences

Eligible students can work on up to 5 Level UP projects per year. Explore different disciplines, meet a variety of employers, and add it all to your resume or LinkedIn at the end.

Fair Compensation

With funding by the Government of Canada's Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) Initiatives program, you'll earn a $1,400 stipend for each project completed (individually or on a team), paid directly by Riipen to you via E-Transfer.
Flexible by design
Multiple experiences
Fair compensation

Flexible by Design

Each Level UP project takes 60 hours to complete. Students and employers partner to set a timeline of 2 - 8 weeks, taking into account class and work schedules.

Multiple Experiences

Eligible students can work on up to 3 Level UP projects per cycle. Explore different disciplines, meet a variety of employers, and add it all to your resume or LinkedIn at the end.

Fair compensation

With funding by the Government of Canada's Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) Initiatives program, you'll earn a $1,400 stipend for each project completed  paid directly by Riipen into your bank account.

Support at every step of the journey

Connect with the Level UP student community or support team with any questions.
Built on Riipen

Level UP is built on Riipen, the world's largest experiential learning marketplace. Your account gets you access to Riipen features like a digital scorecard of your skills that you can share with future employers.

Dedicated Support

Prepare your students for the workplace by offering them real work experience.

See our platform in action, watch our demo video!

Book a personalized demo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many projects can I do?

You can take on up to 3 projects each cycle, but remember, you can only participate in one cycle at a time. This way, you can focus on each project and make the most out of your experience.

How do I secure a project?

The first step to starting a project is to join the waitlist. Once invited, verify your student enrollment, sign the program agreements, apply to a project, and wait for an employer's acceptance on the platform. It’s a step-by-step journey to gain real work experience.

How do I keep my spot in the program?

Stay on top of deadlines and remain active in the Level UP program to keep your spot. If you become inactive, you will be removed in order to provide an opportunity for others, so keep engaging and make the most of your opportunity.

How do I get paid?

To receive your stipend, get accepted into a project, start on time, complete and log your 60 hours within at least 2 weeks, and upload your final deliverables. Don’t forget to fill out the exit survey and provide feedback. After your work is verified by the employer, expect payment within 21 business days. Violation of the terms and conditions will make you ineligible for payment.

What does the waitlist mean?

Being on the waitlist means you're in line for a spot in the program if one opens up. Keep an eye on your email and have your proof of enrollment ready. Remember, Level UP is highly sought after, so a spot isn’t guaranteed.

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