I attest that I am either a not-for-profit employer, public sector employer (post-secondary institution), or private sector employer.

I attest that I am located in the United States.

I attest that I am a registered business in the United States with a valid Employer Identification Number (EIN).

I acknowledge that as a condition of this partnership, I must provide documented proof of being a registered business entity in the United States. This may include, but is not limited to, a valid Employer Identification Number (EIN), articles of incorporation, business license, or any other relevant documentation issued by the appropriate authorities.

I understand and attest that neither the company nor I can charge participants any form of payment to participate in the project and shall not directly profit from their participation.

I understand that as an employer, neither the company nor I am entitled to claim participants or to receive any monies paid to the participants in the form of a stipend.
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I understand that I must define the project scope up-front to the best of my ability, limiting changes once participants are approved for the project.

I understand that I must be available for a discussion with the Calbright Career Bridge program team to initiate the relationship and confirm that the project scope is an appropriate fit for the program.

I understand that the project timelines must align with the Calbright Career Bridge program schedule. If the project end date must change, the participants must notify the Calbright Career Bridge team a minimum of 5 business days prior to the end date currently recorded in the platform.

Employer projects must be completed within 2-6 weeks of project start and by the listed end date for each cohort. Participant and employer exit surveys and employer feedback must also be submitted within 2 weeks of project completion.

I understand I will be matched with a team of 3-5 Calbright College participants participants selected to participate by Calbright Career Bridge and all participants must come through the Riipen platform under the program. Participants cannot be invited directly by the employer.

I understand that I must provide a project that requires no more than 40 hours of work per participant. If more than 40 hours of work is required, the participants will not be able to complete the project under this program.

I understand that as the employer, I must make a good-faith effort to ensure that the project allows each of the 3-5 participants 40 hours of experience.

I understand that I must provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to the participants who are working on my project(s). I must be responsive to any questions, and check in on progress to help ensure a good result.

I understand that this program requires that participants receive at least 5 hours of mentorship throughout the project with suggested weekly 30-60 mins meetings.

Upon completion of the project, I will confirm with the Calbright Career Bridge program team that each participant has completed 40 hours of work within 2-6 weeks, by providing comprehensive feedback on the platform.

I understand that I must complete the Calbright Career Bridge program exit survey and approve project deliverables submitted by the participants at the conclusion of the project. If I hire a participant at the completion of the project, I will inform Calbright via email and I may be invited to complete a follow up survey about my experiences with the Calbright Career Bridge program.

I acknowledge that participation in this program requires a commitment to completing these surveys and failure to do so may result in my inability to post new projects.

I understand that participants of the Calbright Career Bridge program are engaged via Riipen Networks Inc., and as such, Riipen meets all Occupational and Health Standard requirements legislated by federal and state governments.

I acknowledge I must provide participants with all relevant information concerning health and safety standards and regulations with regard to their work environment to include any and all required safety equipment to complete their work. This must be completed within the first week of the project.

The Calbright Career Bridge program is offered by Riipen in partnership with Calbright College. I understand that as part of the initiative, Calbright College would like to have the opportunity to check in with me periodically to ask some follow-up questions and to provide information about future opportunities. To that end, I agree to engage in follow-up sessions.

I must conduct myself with respect and professionalism towards others at all times while using this service. This includes refraining from harassment, discrimination, hate speech, threats, or any form of abusive behavior that would be considered hateful, religiously, racially or ethnically offensive, or that is otherwise inappropriate or disrespectful at Riipen’s discretion.

Violation of the above conduct may result in immediate removal, suspension, or termination of my service without prior notice.

The program team reserves the right to determine, at their discretion, what constitutes a violation of respectful behavior in line with Riipen’s Acceptable Use Policy.

Any decision made by Riipen regarding the termination of my participation due to a violation of this agreement is final and binding.

I am solely responsible for my actions and behaviors while using this service, and I understand that I must adhere to this agreement to continue using the service.

I confirm that I am a participant of the Calbright Career Bridge program and have achieved mastery of all course competencies that appeared in my program pathway prior to this employer project.

I am legally eligible to work in the United States according to the relevant state and federal legislation and regulations, throughout the entire duration of the project period.

I understand that in order to receive the $1000 stipend for the project I must meet the eligibility requirements described on this page, and I must submit my final deliverable to the employer through the Riipen platform and complete the program exit survey.
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I acknowledge and agree that I am not, and will not become, by participating in the Calbright Career Bridge program, an employee of Calbright or Career Catalyst, Riipen Networks Inc., or any affiliated education partner, or project partner company.

I understand that I am solely responsible for reporting any income that I earn through this program in accordance with applicable laws, including US income tax policies.

I understand that only projects that are approved by the Calbright Career Bridge 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 the platform from start to finish. Projects completed/tracked off platform will not qualify for the $1000 stipend.

I understand that I must complete 40 hours of work within 2-6 weeks on a schedule agreed by my participant team and the employer, to qualify for the stipend payment. Those 40 hours must be spent in a good faith effort to complete the project as defined by the employer. Working above 40 hours is not recommended or required, and will not be compensated. Partial payments are not offered.

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.

I understand that the project timelines must align with the Calbright Career Bridge program schedule. Projects must be completed within 2-6 weeks of project start. 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 Calbright Career Bridge program Team a minimum of 5 business days prior to the end date currently recorded on the platform.

I understand that payment will be made only after I have completed the exit survey and the Calbright Career Bridge team has evaluated the project submission, with input from the employer. A project that is not completed will not be eligible for the stipend. Payment processing is not immediate. A stipend will begin to be processed when the employer provides feedback on a project submission and the participant exit survey has been received. Full details of the stipend payment process and timelines can be accessed here.

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

I understand that I will only work on one employer project as part of the 2025-6 cohort of the Calbright Career Bridge program and will only be paid for that one project once completed and in accordance with the statements above.

I acknowledge that if I receive a stipend payment which I was not entitled to, I may need to return such funds. This includes but is not limited to situations such as: i. the amount of any payments made to me in error; ii. the amount of any payments made in excess of the amount actually owed to me; iii. the amount of any payments that I received, while ineligible to receive them.

The Calbright Career Bridge program is offered by Riipen in partnership with Calbright College. I understand that as part of the initiative, Calbright would like to have the opportunity to check in with me periodically to ask some follow-up questions and to provide information about future opportunities. To that end, I agree to engage in follow-up sessions.

I must conduct myself with respect and professionalism towards others at all times while participating in the Calbright Career Bridge program. This includes refraining from harassment, discrimination, hate speech, threats, or any form of abusive behavior that would be considered hateful, religiously, racially or ethnically offensive, or that is otherwise inappropriate or disrespectful at Riipen’s discretion.

Violation of the above conduct may result in immediate removal, suspension, or termination of participation in the program without prior notice.

The program team reserves the right to determine, at their discretion, what constitutes a violation of respectful behavior in line with Riipen’s Acceptable Use Policy.

Any decision made by Riipen regarding the termination of my participation due to a violation of this agreement is final and binding.

I am solely responsible for my actions and behaviors while using this service, and I understand that I must adhere to this agreement to continue using the service.