The platform connects universities and colleges with companies for short-term projects both in and out of the classroom, providing students with valuable experience and bridging the skills gap. Riipen has enabled over 100,000 learner experiences and over 7 million hours of applied learning at 400+ post-secondary institutions with 17,000 employers, enabling transformative opportunities for companies to collaborate with post-secondary students on real-time, real-world challenges embedded directly into coursework. Riipen's mission is to help students boost their skills, gain career clarity, network with potential employers, and find jobs they love.