Level UP July 2025 Cohort
Timeline
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July 7, 2025Experience start
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July 5, 2025Applications due date
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July 8, 2025Project Kickoff
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July 12, 2025Check in
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August 23, 2025Level UP Spotlight
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August 30, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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July 7, 2025Experience start
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July 5, 2025Applications due date
Teams will not be able to apply to matched projects after this date
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July 8, 2025Project Kickoff
I have completed the onboarding survey and clicked the "Start" button on my team page.
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July 12, 2025Check in
I have met with the employer and understand the scope of work. I will continue to communicate with the employer throughout the project.
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August 23, 2025Level UP Spotlight
Have you had a career-changing Level UP experience? Share how it impacted you, and you could be featured in our newsletter or website.
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August 30, 2025Experience end
Total cost is C$1,400.00 per learner.
Companies must complete verification in order to match with experience.
Experience scope
Categories
Security (cybersecurity and IT security) Software development Artificial intelligence Data analysis Market researchSkills
critical thinking project management interviewing skills research report writing teamworkThis innovative program connects employers like you with post-secondary students for short-term, impactful projects. Here's what you need to know to get started:
Key details about this Level UP cohort
Projects and timelines.
- Each project is 60 hours per student
- Each project is limited to 2 students per project
- Students will apply to projects between June 23 - July 4. They can have 3 active applications at a time. Once an employer accepts your application, that is the project they will complete.
- This cohort's projects start by July 7 - August 29, 2025.
Engagement and mentorship.
- As a project host, you provide at least 5 hours of mentorship, which includes the kickoff call, instructions, feedback, and support.
Flexibility and funding.
- Projects are open to students at all levels of post-secondary education. Be clear about your project's requirements and scope to attract the right talent.
- You can host three projects, and up to four students can work on it individually.
- Riipen pays students $1,400 CAD for successfully completing each project.
Making your project appealing.
To attract students, provide a clear and concise project description. Highlight the level of experience required and outline the scope of work effectively. A well-defined project increases your chances of having students self-assign promptly.
For further details, visit our Level UP Knowledge Centre. If you have questions, click the avocado icon in the bottom-right corner of your Riipen dashboard to contact support—we’ll respond within two business days.
Learners
Projects require clearly defined deliverables outlined in the project description. Deliverables include the working documents and the final project uploaded for review and payment. This may encompass source code, presentations, marketing materials, etc.
To validate completion, students submit deliverables as uploaded files with a reflective note. Tangible proof or samples of completed work are necessary, with redacted deliverables if under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
Project timeline
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July 7, 2025Experience start
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July 5, 2025Applications due date
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July 8, 2025Project Kickoff
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July 12, 2025Check in
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August 23, 2025Level UP Spotlight
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August 30, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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July 7, 2025Experience start
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July 5, 2025Applications due date
Teams will not be able to apply to matched projects after this date
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July 8, 2025Project Kickoff
I have completed the onboarding survey and clicked the "Start" button on my team page.
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July 12, 2025Check in
I have met with the employer and understand the scope of work. I will continue to communicate with the employer throughout the project.
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August 23, 2025Level UP Spotlight
Have you had a career-changing Level UP experience? Share how it impacted you, and you could be featured in our newsletter or website.
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August 30, 2025Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
The Level UP team seeks multidisciplinary projects for students to complete in 60 hours between July 7 - August 29. Students cannot work more than 10 hours a day or 30 hours per week. Project outlines must be clear and descriptive, outlining the main goal, scope, expectations, deliverables, required skills and resources, company overview, and mentorship strategy.
See more project creation considerations here: Creating a Successful Level UP Project for Employers.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Timeline
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July 7, 2025Experience start
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July 5, 2025Applications due date
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July 8, 2025Project Kickoff
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July 12, 2025Check in
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August 23, 2025Level UP Spotlight
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August 30, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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July 7, 2025Experience start
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July 5, 2025Applications due date
Teams will not be able to apply to matched projects after this date
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July 8, 2025Project Kickoff
I have completed the onboarding survey and clicked the "Start" button on my team page.
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July 12, 2025Check in
I have met with the employer and understand the scope of work. I will continue to communicate with the employer throughout the project.
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August 23, 2025Level UP Spotlight
Have you had a career-changing Level UP experience? Share how it impacted you, and you could be featured in our newsletter or website.
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August 30, 2025Experience end