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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.
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- https://www.rbc.com/en/future-launch
Subportals experiences

Data Programming II - Spring 25
DAT 303
This course is part of the Big Data Programming and Analytics certificate program. Students in the program are adult learners with a post-secondary degree/diploma in computer science, engineering, business, etc. This course is designed to present the fundamental concepts and theories in Data Analytics and promote the application to the workplace and professional practice. Students begin with an exploration of MongoDB which is a document database with scalability and flexibility for queries and indexing, and progress to the ELK stack – a technology stack used for logging with different components, such as Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana. Course activities will include instructor presentations, required readings and experiential learning activities (i.e. case studies, group discussions, projects, etc.).

Defining Strategic Compensation Management Policies Fall 25
HURM 3101
Join forces with third-year Durham College Human Resources - Business Administration (Compensation Management) students as they delve into the intricacies of compensation management. Eager to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, these learners are poised to tackle challenges head-on, guided by a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes strategic alignment and practical implementation.

S25 Improving Customer Experience To Enhance Customer Engagement
Fanshawe College students in this program understand customer experience design through Customer Experience (CX) research, maximizing journey mapping, measuring the CX journey, and how to deploy direct and interactive omni-channel (multiple) marketing campaigns using customer intelligence and social media analytics. This project will involve groups of 4-5 students in teams to develop a new customer experience for a product or service. The objectives are to apply the course material and develop an appreciation for the process that a Customer Experience Specialist or Marketing Manager goes through in developing a new customer experience plan. Each team will play the part of a customer experience company which encompasses all the CX tools and will be pitching a new customer experience to your organization. Additional details regarding the live client work will be discussed in class.

Business and Operational Planning Capstone (September - December 2025)
BUSM40000D
Students analyze a company’s environment and existing business plan and subsequently develop an evolved and relevant comprehensive business and operational plan for the organization, through the application of theoretical and applied learning gained throughout the program. What are the benefits to the client? Fresh new ideas and perspectives Enthusiastic team of students working on your project, advised by experienced faculty Low-cost exploration of new business ideas Explore products or services that are outside of your organization's current business plan Connect with Sheridan College academic community Students will provide approximately 160 hours of work, without financial payment dedicated to solving your problem During the fifteen-week semester, partners should be available for three class visits, lasting two hours each, in addition to 20hrs of assignment reading, review and student offline questions. It is estimated that for every partner hour invested, the return is x20 free student hrs.
Recent experiences
Software Product Development (University of Toronto)
CSC301
Please read the details of the link below completely and follow the steps specified there to submit proposals. Given the high number of requests, requests submitted on Riipen will not be reviewed. All details and questions are discussed in the document below. Program Overview and Partnership Invitation Document This program has been run for 17 cohorts over 7 years and with 200+ partners. We work with 30+ partners every term. We will not be able to respond to messages on Riipen. Quick summary: students take this course to develop a software application (web, mobile or desktop) for various use cases. Previous examples include mobile apps for finding travelers in a specific community and web-based application for connecting a non-profit to volunteers. If the project information interests you, please go through the steps mentioned in the document. After reviewing 300+ proposals, we have created a thorough process to streamline the process for all involved. We will not be able to accept requests on Riipen as the proposals need to be chosen by the students when the term begins.
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.
Leadership and Management in Action
MGHCO2
This experience is designed for learners in a management skills course, focusing on the practical application of leadership, decision making, negotiation, goal setting, and team building. Participants will have the opportunity to apply these skills in real-world scenarios, enhancing their ability to lead teams, make informed decisions, and negotiate effectively. By engaging in projects that require strategic planning and collaboration, learners will bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing them for future leadership roles.
Data Science and Analytics (University of Calgary)
My learners are equipped to tackle projects in machine learning and statistical learning, having gained proficiency in Python and R. They have engaged with several hands-on courses covering machine learning, statistical data analysis, SQL and database management, Tableau dashboard creation, data engineering, and big data. I am seeking internship projects that will help them apply their skills as part of their data science master’s program. Please note that learners will register for their internship between May and August 2025. If you wish to start working with them during this period, it would be ideal.
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