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🎉 The wait is over. We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Riipen’s inaugural Annual Impact Report! 🌟 Discover how we’re revolutionizing higher education and internships to end underemployment. See how bridging the gap between education and industry transforms students’ lives and the pivotal role employers play in developing a skilled workforce. 🥑 What you will find inside: · Who we are and where we are · The ecosystem approach · Our journey to 1M learner experiences · Our impact methodology · Our vision for 2024 and onwards 👉 Explore the future of work and our vision for 2024 and beyond. Join the conversation and download your copy today: https://hubs.li/Q02BZ3y10 #Impact #Report #EdTech #ExperientialLearning #WorkBasedLearning

📊 4.6 million students couldn’t secure internships in 2023, and 1 in 3 employers struggled to fill positions. This disconnect highlights the need for innovative solutions. 💡 In a recent article, Dr. Mara "Red" Woody, Ed.D., Riipen's Director, Strategic Partnerships, explores how collaboration between academic institutions and employers can create new pathways for students to access meaningful, real-world experience while helping businesses develop early-career talent. 👉 Learn how collaboration is the key to transforming and unlocking equitable internship opportunities. Read the full article here: https://hubs.li/Q02W9ch-0 #ExperientialLearning #WorkBasedLearning #WIL #FutureOfWork #Internships #EdTech

🚀 Riipen 2.0 has already proven to be a game-changer. With robust surveying, evaluation, and reporting tools, we are empowering partners to collect critical data and continuously improve experiential learning practices. 👉 Learn how Riipen 2.0 is setting new standards in education and workforce development: https://hubs.li/Q02N3-fc0 #Impact #Report #EdTech #ExperientialLearning #WorkBasedLearning

🚀 Employer Spotlight of the month🚀 We're thrilled to feature Rodrigue Fouafou, Founder and CEO of Wouessi Digital, as the #EmployerSpotlight of the Month! Wouessi Digital provides a range of services like #AISolutions, #SoftwareDevelopment, #Cybersecurity, #DevOps, #ITSupport, and #DigitalMarketing. It has utilized Riipen to connect with talented students who have contributed to key projects, from a website rebranding that boosted its digital presence to streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency across the board. 🌟 One standout achievement? Wouessi Digital’s current COO started as an intern through Riipen—a testament to the power of investing in student talent! #EmployerSpotlight #Riipen #TalentDevelopment #Internship #AI #Cybersecurity #Blockchain #CustomSoftware #TechInnovation #DigitalTransformation #Wouessi

🌟 A look back at the University Innovation Alliance (UIA)'s National Summit. This week, Dr. Mara "Red" Woody, Ed.D., Riipen’s Director, Strategic Partnerships, and Melissa Carr Rowe, Riipen’s Director of Partner Relations, attended UIA’s National Summit on Student Success & Innovation in Tempe, Arizona. The summit focused on advancing student success and institutional innovation, with discussions centered around scaling impactful initiatives, leveraging technology, and closing equity gaps in education. 💡 The discussions provided valuable insights on leveraging technology and collaboration to reshape the future of learning. Riipen is excited to continue supporting these essential conversations, helping institutions foster deeper student engagement and more equitable outcomes. 👉 Curious how Riipen can help your institution? Book a chat with our team today: https://hubs.li/Q02VMf9n0 #UIASummit #EdTech #HigherEdInnovation #StudentSuccess #EquityInEducation

🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Midia Shikh Hassan 施美迪, Riipen’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, will speak at the First Work Futures 2024 conference and share insights on how AI-driven strategies are shaping workforce development. 💡 Midia's session will focus on the latest trends in AI and how workforce development organizations can empower job seekers with the mentorship, training, and real-world experience they need to succeed in an evolving job market. 📅 When: October 28, 2024, at 11am ET 📍 Where: Blue Mountain Resorts, Collingwood, Georgian Bay Ballroom I & II Although the event is sold out, you can still join the conversation online. Use #Futures24 to connect with others and explore the future of workforce development. #AI #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfWork #ExperientialLearning

🚀 Meet CHIMERE-CHIOMA KAMALU, a Humber College student who is making waves in the IT and software development industry. During her Riipen-powered internship at Thought Experiment Labs Inc., Chioma used cutting-edge technology to help small businesses modernize their operations, gaining hands-on experience that will launch her career forward. 🌟 Thanks to Ontario's Colleges and Universities | Collèges et Universités, Riipen’s Advance Ontario program is providing students with the tools they need to succeed in today’s competitive job market. #AdvanceOntario #SmallBusinessWeek #AI #Internships #ExperientialLearning

🌟 Be part of the 2024 CAEL Conference in New Orleans, LA, where professionals from across postsecondary education, workforce and economic development, industry groups, and more will gather to share insights and strategies for advancing work-based learning and career readiness. 💡 Join us for a dynamic session featuring Melissa Martin, Director of Workforce Development at the Colorado Community College System, Dr. Chris Graham, Ed.D., Executive Vice President of Workforce Education Solutions at National University, Jason Tyszko, Senior vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and Dr. Mara "Red" Woody, Ed.D., Riipen’s Director, Strategic Partnerships. Our session on “Building a Connected Ecosystem for Higher Education and the Workforce”, will address how innovative partnerships among employers, funders, and institutions can expand access to real-world learning experiences for students. 🗓️ Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 11am CT 📍 Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Fulton Room Visit our booth #24 to meet with Michael Weber, Riipen Account Executive, and discover how Riipen is enhancing experiential learning by bridging the gap between education and employment. 👉 Register now and join us in shaping the future of work-based learning: https://hubs.li/Q02VFMR40 #CAEL2024 #EdTech #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfWork #ExperientialLearning #HigherEd

🌟 Webinar reminder alert! 🌟 🗓️ On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 1pm ET (10am PT), join us for an insightful session to explore how bridging diverse worldviews can lead to lasting, meaningful change. 👉 Register now: https://hubs.li/Q02VwwVJ0 Kathaleen ‘Shannon’ Loutitt, Matriarch and Co-Founder of IISB, and Midia Shikh Hassan 施美迪 Shikh Hassan, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Riipen, will share how appreciating and integrating Indigenous perspectives can inspire solutions to modern-day challenges and foster deeper connections. Can’t make it live? No problem! Register, and we’ll send you the recording. Principles of OCAP and IDS were integrated into the development of this webinar. #DiversePerspectives #Indigenization #Collaboration #IISB #Riipen #Webinar

🚀 In 2023, Riipen facilitated over 37,000 completed experiential learning opportunities, empowering students with real-world skills while driving business productivity. By connecting students with meaningful projects, we are helping to shape a future where education directly aligns with industry needs. 👉 Ready to learn more about our impact? Explore the insights in our latest report: https://hubs.li/Q02N3-dc0 #Impact #Report #EdTech #ExperientialLearning #WorkBasedLearning