Participant Requirements

I confirm that I am a participant of the Achēv: Innovations in FinTech program and have completed all requirements provided by the Achēv program leads prior to this employer project.​

I acknowledge and agree that I am not, and will not become, by participating in this program, an employee of Riipen Networks Inc., or any affiliated education partner, or project partner company.​

I understand that only projects that are approved by the Achēv: Innovations in FinTech program team and accessed through the Riipen platform are eligible for the stipend.

I understand that I must be confirmed and added to a project team before the start date and must track progress through Achēv from start to finish. Projects cannot be completed off platform.

I understand that I must complete 450 hours of work within 12 weeks on a schedule agreed by my participant team and the employer. Those 450 hours must be spent in a good faith effort to complete the project as defined by the employer. Working above 450 hours is not recommended or required.

I understand that I must not exceed 8 hours of project work every day.

I understand that I must communicate with the employer before and during the project to fully understand the project scope and ensure work is on track.
(Recommendation: respond to all communication within 72 hours.)

I understand that the project timelines must align with the Achēv: Innovations in FinTech program schedule. Participant exit surveys and employer feedback must also be submitted within 2 weeks of project completion.

I acknowledge that I am required to upload the final project deliverables to the employer via the Riipen platform at project submission. Final deliverables should include

I understand that my team must provide our final submission on the Riipen platform prior to the project end date. If the employer and my team collectively agree to change the end date, I will notify the Achēv: Innovations in FinTech program Team (achev-fintech@riipen.com) a minimum of 5 business days prior to the end date currently recorded on the platform.

I understand that payments are processed by Achēv, not by Riipen.

I understand that after the completion of the employer project, I will be invited to complete follow up surveys about my experiences with Achēv: Innovations in FinTech and my employment journey. I acknowledge that participation in this program requires a commitment to completing this survey.