- Description
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In 2019, RBC Future Launch and Riipen launched a partnership with the goal of increasing access to high-impact work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for Canadian post-secondary students Our shared mission: to help prepare learners, particularly those from underserved communities, for the Future of Work. By the end of 2022, the RBC-Riipen partnership has delivered over 27,000 online WIL experiences, to a wide diversity of learners and educational partners across Canada with the potential of delivering over 250,000 by 2026.
- Portal website
- https://www.rbc.com/en/future-launch
Subportals experiences
Level UP: Thompson Rivers University (September - February 2025)
At Thompson Rivers University, student success is our priority. We empower our students to reach their goals with on-campus and online learning options, individualized student services, hands-on learning opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment. Thompson Rivers University is partnering with Level UP to provide eligible students internship opportunities to help develop real-world, in demand skills. Internships are hosted with Canadian employers who are eager to mentor the next generation of talent. Powered by Riipen, the leading online work-based learning marketplace, students are paid $1400 by Riipen for each 60-hour project completed over 2-8 weeks. Students can complete up to three projects if accepted by the employer. For TRU Students : Your program coordinators will provide you with an eligibility form to sign up for the experience. If eligible, you will be placed on our waitlist. Students will be invited into the experience from the waitlist in two cohorts - during the Fall and Winter semesters. The last day to complete projects is February 21, 2025. For Employers: You can match up to 2 projects per company. Students will begin applications in September and January. You must select and accept 1-5 teams per project. Regularly communicate with the students to ensure they submit their final deliverables within 2-8 weeks from their start date and no later than February 21, 2025. *Note that this experience is limited to 179 spots. Once 179 matches are made, the experience will close to applications.
Business Solutions & Strategy - Capstone - W25
BUSS-5810-23
Final-year business students at Cape Breton University are ready to apply their expertise to real-world projects. Through the Capstone Project course, students focus on critical thinking, decision-making, and using tools like Microsoft Excel to tackle business challenges. We seek employers who can provide practical projects and are open to guiding students, offering regular feedback, and participating in final presentations. Your collaboration will help students refine their skills and provide your business with valuable insights.
Office Administration and Clerical Support
MGT.1840
This course prepares students for clerical and office administration roles by giving them practical skills they can apply to real projects. Students have experience in managing schedules, planning meetings, handling mail and travel arrangements, and using office equipment. They are also trained in professional communication, ethical workplace behavior, and resolving conflicts. With these skills, students can take on tasks like improving office workflows, organizing meetings, creating travel plans, formatting documents, data entry, typing documents and designing flyers. Employers will benefit from fresh ideas and quality work while helping students gain valuable real-world experience. Regular feedback and communication from employers will make this collaboration successful.
Co-op based Experience in Business - Management
This experience is designed for learners who have developed a comprehensive understanding of business functions such as management, marketing, human resources, and accounting. Participants will apply their knowledge to real-world projects, focusing on data analysis, strategic planning, and operational execution. By engaging with industry professionals, learners will enhance their ability to assess organizational performance, develop business plans, and implement effective marketing and project management strategies. This experience aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application in a business environment. The Business Commerce Co-op work term is sequenced for a 4 and 8 month Co-op. Students are available to engage in an employer-lead project/Co-op as early asĀ January 6, 2025 and can continue as late as August 22, 2025. Full-time hours or slightly less is required and will be dependent on project scope and student availability. Student co-ops can occur in-person, virtually or a hybrid and will count towards a co-op credit. Co-ops must be remunerated.
Recent experiences
Computer Systems Technology - Capstone Project
CST
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this program/course study and employ practical and theoretical concepts obtained in first year systems analysis and design courses by building an IT system. They will work as part of a development team on an IT problem for an external industry client. Their project will include the production and demonstration of functioning components of the system each release within deadlines set out in their project management documentation
Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone in Engineering Science
ESC472
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from the Engineering Science Electrical and Computer Engineering capstone course at the University of Toronto to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based design experience. Learners will work on one design design cycle of a project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Computer Systems Technology - Course Project
CST
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this program/course study and employ practical and theoretical concepts obtained in first year systems analysis and design courses by building an IT system. They will work as part of a development team on an IT problem for an external industry client. Their project will include the production and demonstration of functioning components of the system each release within deadlines set out in their project management documentation
Effective TESL Classroom Strategies with Niagara College
P0305
This experience focuses on enhancing workplace communication skills and professionalism through practical application in ESL classroom settings. Learners will apply their knowledge by analyzing teaching situations, developing strategies to solve language learning challenges, and enhancing lesson effectiveness. They will also evaluate the impact of classroom dynamics and teacher behavior on the learning environment. By collaborating with mentors and peers, learners will refine their teaching practices and prepare a professional portfolio, showcasing their ability to adapt and implement effective teaching strategies.