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How it works
What type of projects can I post?
Employers can post projects where students can demonstrate their emerging skills and knowledge while learning from real world experience. Projects should meet entry level skill requirements across healthcare, technology, sustainability and conservation.
What is the Connections Academy Internship program?
Through a bold new partnership with Riipen, Utah Connections Academy is bringing real-world, project-based learning into the virtual classroom—connecting high school students with industry mentors, hands-on micro-internships, and in-demand career skills. This innovative program bridges the gap between education and employment, helping students graduate with confidence, clarity, and a competitive edge.
Post a project by using our template library and provide details of everything you need to get assessed and streamlined. This could be as detailed as possible to get the most comprehensive outcome within 40 hours.
How do I get the most out of this for my business?
Access student support in emerging fields like Digital Marketing & Analysis, Healthcare Data Management and Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Tap into a pool of growing talent — all within 40 hours and at no cost to you.
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
Digital Marketing & Analysis – Campaign planning, content creation, and analyzing performance data.
Which areas can you get support for?
Register on Riipen platform
Step 01
Step 02
Match with students, who will visit your site and create a plan.
Step 03
Select a process or business needs to be analyzed for improvement and post it as a project.
Step 04
Collaborate and receive deliverables.
Step 05
Build a sustainable network of talent and support
Post your project in 5 simple steps:
Get your projects up and running.
Connections Academy students are ready to take on your projects today.
Not sure how to get started? Book a demo with our consultant to set up your project.
This program is cost-free for all organizations!
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
Zero cost to you
Companies pay zero $$ to get access to interns. Learners get experience while you benefit from their skills.
Built-in experience
Bring fresh energy to your team—work with high school interns to tackle short-term projects and make real progress.
Remote projects
Post a project remotely to manage and monitor the progress using our readymade templates.
Ready to take the lead in empowering tomorrow’s changemakers? Partner with the Connections Academy Project-based Internship Program to transform learning into real-world experience. Give motivated high school students the opportunity to build career-ready skills, gain a competitive edge, and grow through hands-on projects, mentorship, and direct industry connections. Post a project, guide emerging talent, and help shape the next generation of innovators and leaders.
