Workforce development program

Equitable workforce development opportunities for everyone

We partner with workforce development providers to create equitable career-advancing opportunities, allowing students to enhance career readiness through real work projects.

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The Riipen difference

The Riipen marketplace

Riipen’s innovative course-to-project matchmaking platform allows educators to easily provide students with opportunities to gain marketable skills; align with workforce development initiatives and help employers strengthen their talent pipeline with a diverse pool of candidates.

Real skill developing projects making a difference

Students work on real projects that add tremendous value to organizations while developing in-demand skills.

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The Riipen platform brings together educators, employers and workforce leaders to serve and skill up learners preparing for the world of work.

Employers and educators connect directly without third parties

Remote-friendly projects

A wealth of skill-building opportunities with global reach

Pre-built templates and processes for easy project management

680+ educational institutions, 41,000+ employers, and 149,000+ students-all within a scalable and proven platform

Riipen is one of the world’s largest experiential learning platforms for educators, students, and employers where you can never run out of opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Workforce development programs made easy

Sign into Riipen to explore and access all the tools you need to create, manage, and track progress of your workforce development programs, from remote collaboration features to advanced reporting.

Key features

Experiences

Working with community colleges and universities, Riipen platform is the bridge to workforce development organizations driving skill development and workforce initiatives.

Projects

Companies and educators connect through Riipen to have students complete real employer projects which can lead to creating a diverse talent pipeline for organizations and employers.

Templates

Users can create impactful project-based learning experiences and projects from an extensive library of easy-to-complete templates.

“The value that Capella learners get from experiential learning built into the curriculum is immeasurable – it gives our learners the opportunity to practice what they have learned and enhance their knowledge and skills. The most important thing to learn is what’s beyond the classroom; our partners at Riipen provide the connection to real-world partners with real-world projects to go beyond the classroom learning.”

Cheryl Boncuore

Capella University

Riipen is redefining partnerships with workforce development and training providers through our collaborative platform

Mutually-beneficial collaboration is at the heart of what we do.

For Colleges & Universities

Find experiential learning projects to integrate into your curriculum, helping students gain real-world experience and improve employability outcomes.

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For organizations & business partnerships

Grow your business with access to a forward-thinking student talent pool to get your projects done in return for college credit- all at no cost to you! All while helping shape the future of work.

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For learners

Gain employable skills and apply what you have learned by adding real value to organizations in a variety of industries. Put yourself on a fast track to a thriving career upon graduation.

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For Colleges & universities

Find experiential learning projects to integrate into your curriculum, helping students gain real-world experience and improve employability outcomes.

Setting up students for success

Offering equitable and scalable access to skill-building experiences

Improving learning and employability outcomes

Empowering students to apply theory to practice for much deeper learning

Increasing student engagement and retention

Keeping students motivated by connecting homework to real work

Keeping up with the demands of employers

Creating innovative programs and course experiences to support workforce development agencies’ goals to reduce underemployment and unemployment

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For organizations & business partnerships

Grow your business with access to a forward-thinking student talent pool to get your projects done in return for college credit- all at no cost to you! All while helping shape the future of work.

Building employer brands

Positioning organizations through partnerships and workforce agencies to skill up students

Developing diverse talent pipelines

A Riipen workforce partnership can help to identify and engage with emerging student talent from diverse backgrounds.

Shaping industry by preparing students with in-demand skills

Training emerging student talent through employer provided work-based projects

Cultivate innovation in the workspace

Bring fresh ideas and new perspectives to your organization by working with interns from different locations and backgrounds.

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For learners

Gain employable skills and apply what you have learned by adding real value to organizations in a variety of industries. Put yourself on a fast track to a thriving career upon graduation.

Learning by doing

Students gain in-demand skills from real employer projects.

Advancing career opportunities for learners

Programs focused on key competencies and training to help secure a job.

Building professional network

Learners gain valuable connections in your industry to jumpstart their careers and find rewarding job opportunities.

Cultivating interpersonal and leadership skills

Work on real-world projects adds real value to organizations and boosts self-confidence in preparation for the real world of work.

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Educational partners

eBook: The Impact of Work-Based Learning on Employability Outcomes

Insights from Riipen's student impact survey and case studies from the University of California Riverside, Extension and the University of North Dakota.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a workforce development program?

A workforce development program is designed to help learners gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the modern job market.
Workforce development programs aim to bridge the gap between academic training and fulfilling employer talent demands, enhancing graduates' employability by meeting employers' needs for a skilled workforce.

What are the benefits of using Riipen for workforce development?

The benefits of using Riipen for finding workforce development programs include: Access to a large network of students, educators, and organizations: Riipen has a diverse and expansive network of individuals, organizations, and higher education institutions, providing ample opportunities for collaboration and networking. Project management tools: The platform provides tools for managing and tracking projects, making it easier for educators and organizations to assign and evaluate tasks and for students to complete them. Intuitive matchmaking: Use keywords and advanced filtering features to quickly sift through thousands of profiles and projects to find the right opportunity.

What makes a successful workforce development program?

A successful workforce development program should align training programs with the needs of the job market, prioritize collaboration between stakeholders, provide ongoing evaluation and feedback, and be accessible and inclusive to all individuals.