Uvaro and Riipen Bring Long-Tail Program Design to Life with the Addition of Work-Integrated Learning

KITCHENER, ONTARIO – July 17, 2024 – Uvaro, a leader in Career Success and skill development, is pleased to announce an innovative partnership with Riipen, the world’s leading work-based learning (WIL) platform and ecosystem. This collaboration enhances Uvaro’s vision of Long-Tail Program Design, offering Uvaro members access to WIL projects that significantly enhance their practical learning experience. By integrating Riipen’s real-world project opportunities into the Uvaro platform, Uvaro enriches its educational and career services, ensuring members gain valuable hands-on skills that prepare them for success in today’s dynamic job market.

Enhancing Education with Practical Experience

Having successfully piloted the Long-Tail Program Design concept with a selected group of members, Uvaro and Riipen are now enabling more comprehensive access. This partnership opens access to Riipen’s platform for select members, providing real-world project opportunities that complement Uvaro’s comprehensive educational offerings. Members will benefit from hands-on experience, making them more competitive in the job market and better prepared for their careers.

Key results from the pilot program include

• 80% of pilot program participants successfully completed their WIL projects with employers.
• 100% of pilot program participants reported their job search benefited from participating in WIL projects.
• 80% of pilot program participants received feedback or quantified results that have helped them in their job search.

Quotes

“Partnering with Riipen to offer work-integrated learning opportunities marks an exciting step forward in our shared vision for workforce development. By starting with dedicated skill development, providing the option to participate in Riipen's hands-on experiences, and tying it all together with our career services, we ensure our members are fully prepared for the job market. This approach enhances their readiness and employability, ultimately driving better job outcomes.”
— Greg Boyd - SVP Revenue at Uvaro.

"While Riipen participants have reported outstanding results since we launched, a common request we receive is to pair the WIL experience with more extensive career development skills and services," said Dana Stephenson, Co-Founder and CEO of Riipen. "This partnership with Uvaro meets that demand, and we're confident it will only accelerate participants' success at entering and growing in the workforce."

Opportunities for Members and Partners

Members are encouraged to reach out regarding the potential to participate in new WIL projects as they are released, enhancing their practical skills and career readiness. Participants in Uvaro’s Grow with Cleantech program will be prioritized for selection for the first WIL project, with additional projects becoming available in the future.

Prospective partners are invited to connect with Uvaro to explore how they can integrate these experiential learning opportunities and Uvaro’s modularized approach to Long-Tail Program Design to enhance their workforce development programs.

Quick Facts

• Uvaro and Riipen have partnered to offer work-integrated learning projects to Uvaro members.
• The partnership follows a successful pilot program, demonstrating the potential of Long-Tail Program Design to benefit both program outcomes for funders and career outcomes for participants.
• This collaboration aims to significantly enhance Uvaro’s Education and Career Service modules by integrating practical, real-world experience through Riipen’s platform.

About Uvaro

Uvaro is at the forefront of skill development and career services, specializing in transforming the workforce to meet the demands of today's industries. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programs, Uvaro continues to drive career success and excellence in the workforce.

About Riipen

Riipen is the world’s leading online work-integrated learning platform, dedicated to ending underemployment by connecting learners with real-world projects. By providing access to high-quality and impactful work-integrated learning opportunities, Riipen helps build a skilled and confident workforce ready to meet the needs of today's employers. To learn more, visit riipen.com.

For more information about the partnership or to explore collaboration opportunities, please contact:

Media Contact

Greg Boyd

SVP of Revenue, Uvaro

greg.boyd@uvaro.com