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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.

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New and innovative perspectives

Get feedback on ideas and creative suggestions from a new point of view.

Project management tools

Keep your project organized and on track with Riipen’s in-platform suite of project management tools.

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Access to a vetted marketplace

Access to a vetted marketplace

An easy and fast way to get connected with ready-to-go talents.

An easy and fast way to get connected with ready-to-go talents.

Access to a vetted marketplace

An easy and fast way to get connected with ready-to-go talents.

Do you require specific knowledge or expertise to complete a task or project? No problem! Get help from learners who are on the cutting edge of innovation and know the latest industry trends.

New and innovative perspectives

Get feedback on ideas and creative suggestions from a new point of view.

Project management tools

Keep your project organized and on track with Riipen’s in-platform suite of project management tools.

Gain a fresh perspective from students

Do you require specific knowledge or expertise to complete a task or project? No problem! Get help from learners who are on the cutting edge of innovation and know the latest industry trends.

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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

Marketing Management

School: University Canada West

This semester, students working in groups of 5 to 6 will apply their knowledge in marketing to help your organization seize a marketing opportunity, develop a strategic marketing plan, or solve a current marketing challenge. The students will use marketing research, strategy, digital promotional tools and marketing best practices to create a report and presentation.

What students can do for your business: 

  • Marketing strategy review: Providing recommendations on what methods you can use to leverage and improve your marketing strategy, based on your organization's budget and current marketing strategy.
    Marketing Mix strategy: Providing insight and recommending sustainable strategies related to the Marketing Mix (Product, Place, Price and Promotion).
    Conduct external analysis (including customer, competitor, market and environment) as well as marketing mix performance.
    Developing an integrated online/offline communication strategy.



Marketing | Advertising | Customer Segmentation

Digital Marketing Strategy

School: University Canada West

This semester MBA-level students working in groups of 5 to 7 will apply their knowledge in digital marketing to help your organization develop a digital marketing campaign, develop a strategic digital marketing plan, or solve a current digital marketing challenge. Students explore proven practical examples of strategy selection, implementation, and management, and how competitive advantage is created and leveraged over time and distance in the context of rapidly evolving technologies and practice.


What students can do for your business:

  • SEO plan,
  • Paid search marketing plan,
  • E-mail marketing plan,
  • Social media marketing plan,
  • Mobile marketing plan
  • Web analytics, evaluation & recommendations

Marketing | SEO | Analytics

Website development/ UI/UX

Front-end/back-end development 

Javascript/HTML/PHP/CSS

Information Technology

Web/Application development

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Security (cyber + IT)

Software development 

Network security

Vulnerability analysis

Cyber security

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Data visualization & modeling 

Project management

IT infrastructure

Data analysis

Data science

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AWS cloud

Artificial intelligence

Networking

Problem analysis 

Cloud computing

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Business analytics

Robotics

Database analysis

Predictive modelling

Machine learning

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Supply chain optimization

Value stream mapping

Process improvement reports

Sustainability evaluation

Advanced Manufacturing

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No cost to employers, students receive academic (course) credit.

Fully remote, work with students from anywhere.

Individual or team-based to tackle large-scale projects.

Supervised by students’ educator/professor.

A single platform for communication, project management, and feedback.

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Unpaid or required employer to pay

Often in-person, creating geographical limitations and commuting costs.

Typically individual projects only.

No outside accountability.

Requires multiple disconnected tools for tracking progress.

Traditional internships