Riipen announces a partnership with Providence College School of Business to improve employability outcomes for its students.

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August 28, 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 Providence College School of Business to transform how students access and engage in work-based learning opportunities, fostering an environment where practical experience meets academic excellence.

This partnership will allow Providence College School of Business to integrate practical work experiences into academic programs, providing students with vital skills and knowledge to excel in their future careers. Furthermore, this initiative highlights an institutional commitment to preparing students for the evolving demands of the job market, ensuring they gain meaningful, practical experience alongside their academic studies.

Key features of the partnership:

• Innovative curriculum integration: Students will engage in real-world projects that enhance their theoretical learning with practical experience.
• Skill development and employability: Through hands-on experiences, students will acquire essential skills that will not only boost their competitiveness in the job market but also give them the confidence to excel in their future careers.
• Collaborative learning environment: This partnership is designed to enhance collaboration among students, faculty, and industry professionals, enriching the educational experience and ensuring a high-quality learning environment.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities: Provide direct interactions with industry professionals, offer valuable guidance, and expand professional networks.
• Localized opportunities: This partnership will emphasize connecting students with New England-based companies, providing them with region-specific work experiences that benefit both students and local businesses.
• Holistic education: Students will learn to find common ground, analyze options thoughtfully, and contribute ethically to solutions, aligning with the values of Providence College's unique educational approach.

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“We are thrilled to partner with Providence College School of Business,” said Dana Stephenson, CEO and Co-Founder of Riipen. “By integrating real-world projects into the curriculum, we are enhancing students' academic experience and aligning with the school's mission of fostering ethical decision-making, collaboration, and holistic development. This partnership embodies our shared vision of providing all learners with the opportunity to gain practical, employable skills and to prepare them for meaningful work and life. Together, we are creating a future where students are academically prepared and equipped to contribute thoughtfully and ethically to society.”

“The Providence College School of Business is excited to partner with Riipen, to offer more real-world learning opportunities for our students,” said Jacqueline Elcik, Senior Associate Dean at the Providence College School of Business. “It is critical that our students receive a world-class education, that includes the opportunity to work directly with companies, where they can apply what they are learning in the classroom to real-world business problems.  Providence College is rooted in a liberal arts tradition that develops ethical business leaders; partnering with Riipen allows our students to continue to develop their business skills while also delivering ethical business solutions to their companies and our communities.”

Through this partnership, Riipen will enhance the educational experience at Providence College School of Business, ensuring that students are well-prepared to meet the demands of the modern workforce, contributing to their personal and professional fulfillment.

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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 13.3 million hours of learning hours for over 136,000 learners with more than 35,000 employers and 640 academic partnerships, portals, and training providers in 9 countries, in both English and French.

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About Providence College School of Business

The Providence College School of Business, accredited by AACSB International, offers four undergraduate programs – accountancy, finance, management, and marketing – and three graduate programs – MBA and MS in Business Analytics and an online MS in Sports Administration. As the only U.S. college founded and administered by Dominican Friars, it integrates meaning, connection, and purpose in both business and life with a focus on real-world learning. Its values-based education fosters ethical decision-making, collaboration, and holistic development, preparing graduates to be indispensable to employers and personally fulfilled.

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Media contacts: 

Riipen

Jennifer Lussier, Content Marketing Specialist

Email: jennifer.lussier@riipen.com

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Providence College School of Business

Brian Maher, Assistant Director of Communications and Events

Email: bmaher2@providence.edu

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