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Achēv, one of the largest providers of employment, settlement, language, women’s, youth, and technology services in the GTA, is partnering with Riipen, a leading work-based learning platform, to offer a faster pathway into Canada’s thriving fintech sector. Through hands-on, employer-led projects, this partnership will equip aspiring internationally trained fintech professionals with the in-demand skills and practical experience needed for success in today’s dynamic job market. Together, they are building an ecosystem of opportunities for all, fostering a more inclusive and vibrant fintech sector.
Recent experiences
Achēv: Innovations in FinTech January 2025
12-week, 450-hour, fully-subsidised, fintech work placements for Canadian employers. Learners are paid a wage of $25/hr CAD ($11,250.00 CAD total) paid monthly, by Achēv. Employers are not required to provide payment. Submit a project here for the Achēv: Innovations in FinTech team to review. Visit Getting Started with Achēv: Employers for help on how to post your project. Once approved, you will be assigned a team of 1-2 participants. Projects should start on January 13th, 2025 and must be completed within 12 weeks. Projects must be completed by April 4th, 2025 The learners are graduates of Achēv: Innovations in FinTech Program, a 7-week curriculum. They have recently completed immersive, hands-on training in fintech and are equipped to assist with a variety of projects and tasks related to information and financial technology. They are ready to bring the lens of Innovation Data-driven decision-making Financial acumen Technological insight Analytical thinking If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at achev-fintech@riipen.com . You can also find all of our help articles here . Achēv: Innovations in FinTech Program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and is a collaborative effort between Achēv, the Raymond Chang School of Business at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), and Lighthouse Labs.
Achēv: Innovations in FinTech November 2024
12-week, 450-hour, fully-subsidised, fintech work placements for Canadian employers. Learners are paid a wage of $25/hr CAD ($11,250.00 CAD total) paid monthly, by Achēv. Employers are not required to provide payment. Submit a project here for the Achēv: Innovations in FinTech team to review. Visit Getting Started with Achēv: Employers for help on how to post your project. Once approved, you will be assigned a team of 1-2 participants. Projects should start on November 18th, 2024 and must be completed within 12 weeks. Projects must be completed by August 29, 2025 The learners are graduates of Achēv: Innovations in FinTech Program, a 7-week curriculum. They have recently completed immersive, hands-on training in fintech and are equipped to assist with a variety of projects and tasks related to information and financial technology. They are ready to bring the lens of Innovation Data-driven decision-making Financial acumen Technological insight Analytical thinking If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at achev-fintech@riipen.com . You can also find all of our help articles here . Achēv: Innovations in FinTech Program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and is a collaborative effort between Achēv, the Raymond Chang School of Business at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), and Lighthouse Labs.