IT and cybersecurity support from local students at no-cost
Riipen gives your company up to 300 hours of access to local post-secondary students trained and certified in IT and tech without any cost to you. Leverage their skills to boost your IT support, network security, get detailed policy analysis, and enhanced cybersecurity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chances are you've got questions. We have the answers.
What does a Level UP project need to include?
Projects should provide 80 hours of work per student participating. Each project must be completed within 2-8 weeks. For more information on how to create and submit a project for Level UP, you can consult this article.
How many projects can I submit and how many students can I take on?
Currently, there are no limitations to the amount of projects an employer can submit, and the number of students they can take on. Employers are required to provide a minimum of 5 hours of mentorship to each student. That being said, we ask that you are mindful of the amount of students you accept to work on your project.
What if my project requires more than 80 hours of work?
If this is the case, we suggest taking on more than 1 student on the same project. For example, if your project requires 160 hours of work, 2 students would be needed to complete your project. Additionally, you are able to separate 1 project into 2 phases. This will allow you to work with the same student on more than 1 project.
What are the Terms and Conditions for the program and what is the three strike system?
In an effort to create a good Level UP experience for all parties, we have updated our Terms and Conditions, which can be found here. Please take a moment to read through them. We've also created a three strike system. This means that if any Level UP user goes against the Terms and Conditions, they will receive a strike. You will be notified via e-mail when/if you've received a strike. If you receive three strikes, you will be removed from the program and will no longer be able to participate.
Get enhanced IT and security for your business at no cost by leveraging certified tech students who specialize in IT, cybersecurity, cloud technology and more.
Post your tasks on Riipen and engage with students remotely as interns. Participating organizations are required to spend a minimum of 5 hours providing feedback throughout the collaboration period with students.
No cost to employers, students receive academic (course) credit or a stipend paid by the individual program.
The Riipen benefits
Supercharge your projects in 5 simple steps
Submit your project to the marketplace
Step 01
Step 02
Discover and match with students from across North America
Step 03
Sign up on the Riipen platform
Step 04
Collaborate and produce deliverables
Step 05
Build a sustainable network of talent and support
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WordPress Developer Role
Employer: Light Up The World
Location: Remote
Our team is looking for a WordPress wizard who can help us drive more traffic and improve our website.
- This includes helping speed up our website
- Fixing the Plugins
- Updating our website;
- and helping team members with any questions
Student will:
- handling our plugins
- improve the performance of our website
- update our website (as required)
Computer science & IT | Data | Software Development
Security Policy Development
Location: Remote
The main goal of the Security Policy Development project is to create and implement tailored cybersecurity policies and procedures for the company, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and the mitigation of cyber threats.
Learners will be responsible for:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders within the hospital, including IT personnel, management, and relevant staff, to understand the specific needs and requirements.
- Review existing cybersecurity policies, if any, to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
- Analyze industry best practices and regulatory requirements relevant to the healthcare sector.
Computer Science and IT
Website Security Audit & Hardening Recommendations
Location: Remote
This project focuses on assessing and improving the security of our website. The team will conduct a basic security audit, identify vulnerabilities, and propose or implement security improvements.
Learners will be responsible for:
- Conducting a security audit of the existing website
- Identifying vulnerabilities, including outdated plugins, weak passwords, and missing HTTPS.
- Reviewing user permissions and access controls to ensure security best practices.
- Recommending or implementing basic security hardening measures.
Developing a basic incident response guide for handling security breaches.
