Riipen announces a partnership with Monroe University to expand work-based learning opportunities within its School of Business and Accounting.

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October 22, 2024, Vancouver, BC—Riipen, the world’s leading work-based learning platform and ecosystem for connecting students with practical work experiences, is thrilled to announce its latest partnership with Monroe University, which will enhance real-world learning experiences for its School of Business and Accounting students.

Monroe University, a nationally ranked private institution founded in 1933, recently celebrated its elevation to university status. Renowned for its real-world learning approach, hands-on academic experiences, and strong student outcomes, Monroe will enhance its commitment to providing flexible, relevant, and technology-driven education by integrating the Riipen platform into its curriculum, preparing students for career success.

"Monroe University has always been at the forefront of providing practical and relevant education to its students," said Dana Stephenson, CEO and Co-Founder of Riipen. "Through this partnership, we aim to enhance their educational journey by offering opportunities to engage with real-life challenges faced by businesses and community organizations while developing essential skills. Our goal is to enhance Monroe’s programming to provide its  students with the experience and confidence needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market."

This partnership will offer Monroe University’s School of Business and Accounting significant advantages:

• Technology-driven learning: Students will gain experience with cutting-edge instructional technologies that mirror the tools and platforms used in modern business environments, ensuring their technological adeptness.
• Global business insights: By engaging in projects with international perspectives, students will gain a deeper understanding of global business practices and feel connected to a larger community, preparing them for careers in a truly globalized world.
• Entrepreneurial experience: Projects will include entrepreneurial elements, encouraging students to innovate and think critically about business creation and management.
• Practical and relevant projects: The curriculum will incorporate real-world challenges provided by industry partners, making learning relevant and directly applicable to current market needs. This will give students confidence and preparedness as they enter the professional world.
• Flexible learning opportunities: The partnership will offer flexible project schedules to accommodate the diverse needs of Monroe’s student body, including first-generation college students, newly arriving immigrants, and international students.
• Community and industry engagement: Monroe students' fresh ideas and innovative solutions will benefit local and national businesses and foster strong community and industry ties, demonstrating the broader impact of this partnership.

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“We are excited about creating additional opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills through real-world, hands-on learning experiences,” said Dr. Roberta Harris, Dean of the School of Business and Accounting at Monroe University. “Riipen’s platform is a powerful tool to engage students as they work in teams to solve real problems and find real solutions for real companies.”

Through this partnership, Monroe University continues to deliver its mission of high-impact, experiential education and further enhance the institution’s commitment to real-world education. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, Monroe helps prepare its students for the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly changing job market. 

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About Riipen

Riipen is the world’s leading online work-based learning platform and ecosystem, aiming to end underemployment and close the skills gap. Riipen partners with governments, colleges, universities, and short-cycle training providers to provide authentic, accessible online training for employment-focused skills and technical/professional proficiency. Riipen has successfully and proudly implemented 16.2 million hours of learning hours through over 242,000 learner experiences with more than 41,000 employers and 680 academic partnerships, portals, and training providers in 9 countries, in both English and French.

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About Monroe University

Founded in 1933, Monroe University is a recognized leader in urban and international education. The University is proud of its innovative programs to increase college access, affordability, and completion outcomes, especially among first-generation students, and for the national recognition it receives for its strong impact on graduates’ social mobility. 

Monroe educates more than 8,000 students each year, offering Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degree programs from New York campuses in the Bronx and New Rochelle and in the Caribbean nation of St. Lucia. Students may also pursue degree programs through Monroe Online.

Programs are offered through Schools of Allied Health Professions, Business and Accounting, Criminal and Social Justice, Education, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, and Nursing, as well as through its King Graduate School. Liberal arts and continuing education programs are also available. For more information and admissions criteria, please visit www.monroeu.edu.

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Media contacts: 

Riipen

Jennifer Lussier, Content Marketing Specialist

Email: jennifer.lussier@riipen.com

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Monroe University

Jackie Ruegger, Vice President, Public Affairs

Email: jruegger@monroecollege.edu

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