Eligible students can "Level UP" their resume by completing short-term 60 hour projects completed over two to eight weeks from organizations and get paid $1,400 to do it! With a variety of projects areas and types available, you choose the one that is the best fit for you.

To be eligible for Level UP, students must meet all three of the following criteria:

• Be a current student registered in a Canadian post-secondary education institution, with no age limit; and
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• are legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulation

• Find a Match with an Employer
  Explore active internship opportunities from a wide variety of disciplines and employers.
• Work from Anywhere
  All Level UP projects can be completed 100% remotely.
• Tracking and Reminders
  Track your progress and get reminders on major project milestones through the Level UP portal.
• Portfolio of Experiences
  Each Level UP experience consists of a fully scoped project, which can become a new entry in your resume or portfolio.
• Employer Feedback
  Get valuable insights from industry professionals on your work.
• Easy Payments
  Riipen sends your $1,400 stipend through Interac e-Transfer to make payments simple.

With a variety of projects currently available and more being added daily, students have their choice of projects including:

Project Areas

• Marketing research
• Computer science and machine learning
• Science/technical writing
• Financial analysis
• Public health education campagins
• Social media marketing
• Communications
• Supply chain management and logistics
• More added daily!

Project Examples

• Research and development of an organization’s diversity policy
• Research for a company’s internal expansion
• Sales support
• Content writing
• Literature research and synthesis
• Feasibility study for a new company or product

To apply, simply:

1. Check Your Eligibility
Visit the Level UP website to determine whether you meet the program eligibility requirements.

2. Accept Your Portal Invitation
If you are eligible, the Riipen Level Up team will send you an invitation to join the Level Up platform on your cohort's start date.

3. Submit Your Documents
Complete your portal registration and upload any required eligibility documents. Once your documents have been reviewed, you will receive a notification confirming your access to the portal.

4. Browse and Apply for Projects
When the portal opens, explore the available projects and apply to opportunities that match your interests, skills, and career goals.

Tip: Apply to multiple projects to increase your chances of being selected by an employer.

For help building your resume or assistance with your application view our Career Success Guide or book a Resume and Job Search appointment.

Students

Please visit the Riipen website for more information and Frequently Asked Questions. 

For more information, visit Level UP or contact Tenneisha Nelson, Experiential Learning Coordinator, Career Services at t.nelson@usask.ca