Climb Hire AI Pathways is an exclusive program for AI Pathways participants. It is not open to general applications.

1. The AI Pathways team and your program mentors will create your employer project teams - each with 3-5 participants.

2. You will then be matched with an employer project closely aligned to your AI fundamentals skills.

4. Each team member will receive an email inviting you to set up your Riipen account and join the AI Pathways Portal. Click ‘’set password’’ and enter and confirm your chosen password

5. A second email ‘Riipen membership created’ will allow you to access your team page on the AI Pathways Riipen portal. Click “view” and you can then log in with your email address and the password you set up in the previous step.

6. Next, you will need to agree to Riipen’s Terms of Service.

7. Once in the AI Pathways portal, you can select “Profile” from the navigation menu on the left of the screen.

8. Here you can edit your participant profile. Add your pronouns (optional), location, and choose up to 5 categories of interest. You can further personalize your profile by including a photo, your bio, and uploading your resume. This will be shared with employers when you are working on their project.

9. Under My Content, select “Projects”, from the left navigation. Here you will be able to view the details of your team’s employer project. Select your team name, and click

“Sign” to formally agree to the AI Pathways Terms and Conditions.

10. You’re now all set to begin working on your AI Pathways placement project! Click “start project” and send a welcome message to the employer from you and your teammates.

Still have questions? Reach out to us via the avocado found in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen or via email at ClimbHire@riipen.com.