Our private Riipen Level UP funding has been a transformative tool in strengthening our work-integrated learning (WIL) community at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). This funding allowed us to create meaningful connections between TRU students and local employers, fostering opportunities for collaboration and growth. By enabling students to work directly with local organizations, we not only supported their skill development but also empowered businesses to achieve growth and expansion through short-term, high-impact projects. These partnerships have served as a vital bridge between academia and industry, demonstrating the value of experiential learning for both students and employers. This initiative also opened doors for our faculty to establish new and innovative connections with employers, creating pathways for future collaborations and expanding their engagement with the broader community. As educators, we were able to extend paid WIL opportunities to every program on campus, ensuring that students from diverse academic disciplines could benefit from these real-world learning experiences. Through Riipen Level UP, we have not only strengthened our local WIL ecosystem but also advanced our mission of equipping students with the skills, experiences, and connections they need to succeed in their future careers.
This is verified customer evidence about Riipen, independently collected and published by UserEvidence as part of an ongoing customer research program. A verified customer testimonial: "Our private Riipen Level UP funding has been a transformative tool in strengthening our work-integrated learning (WIL) community at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). This funding…" — CEL Chairperson and Tourism Co-op Program Faculty Member, Career…
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- Riipen
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- February 13, 2025
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- 9628WRZL