Employers must read and adhere to these conditions to participate in Level UP. Riipen reserves the right to remove or suspend participants for violations.
This article is a general guide to the Level UP program. You are required to read and sign the official participation agreement provided for your specific cohort when you join the program.
1. Eligibility Requirements
I confirm that I meet the criteria of an eligible employer:
I represent a not-for-profit employer, public sector employer, or private sector employer.
My organization is a registered Canadian business, with a valid registered business number.
I am not a representative of a publicly funded post-secondary institution.
I am not a member of the House of Commons or the Senate,
an organization that engages in partisan political activities, and/or federal, provincial, territorial and municipal government.
2. Level UP Participation Requirements
To participate in Level UP, I confirm that:
I will participate in a maximum of 1 cohort per funding year*
I will participate in a maximum of 1 project per cohort
I will only accept a maximum of 2 students to my project
I will not create multiple active accounts or participate using more than two companies, each of which must undergo ID verification.
My organization and I will not claim any payment from students or receive any portion of the student stipend.
I will not collaborate with friends, family members or employees on Level UP projects.
If the Riipen team finds that you have violated any of the participation requirements, you will be removed from the Level UP program and have any active teams canceled. This may affect your ability to participate in any Riipen funded programs, projects, portals, and experiences moving forward.
*Current funding year: April 1st 2025 - March 31st, 2026
3. Project Timeline & Cohort Dates
I confirm that I have read and understood the cohort timeline, available on both the experience page on the Riipen platform, as well as the cohort breakdown help article. I understand that failure to comply with the program timeline could result in my students not being compensated for the work that they submit.
3. Project Requirements
As a condition of participation in this cohort, I understand that students will apply to the project and I am required to work with the students that I accept for my project.
I will clearly define the project scope on the Riipen platform and ensure it requires no more than 60 hours of work per student.
I agree that no fees will be charged to students, including training or application licences.
I agree to be available for discussions with the Level UP coordinator to confirm project appropriateness.
Students must be accepted on the Riipen platform with their team matched to a project before starting a project. No retroactive recording of students or projects is allowed.
I will provide a minimum of 5 hours of mentorship per student, including regular check-ins.
Once a student is matched to my project, no changes or accommodations will be made. I must complete the project as outlined with that student.
Upon project completion, I will complete the exit survey and submit feedback confirming the student's work and hours. If the work is incomplete, I will notify Riipen by submitting a Dispute Resolution ticket through the Avocado support feature in the bottom right corner of the Riipen website.
4. Student Payment Eligibility
Payment is only available to students registered and accepted into the appropriate cohort on the Riipen platform under Level UP.
Students are considered workers of Riipen Networks Inc., with Riipen ensuring compliance with Ontario’s Work Safe requirements.
Riipen reserves the right to determine student eligibility for payment. Only projects meeting all terms will qualify.
5. Respectful Behaviour Agreement
I agree to:
Conduct myself with respect and professionalism at all times. This includes refraining from harassment, discrimination, hate speech, and abusive behaviour.
Understand that any violation of this agreement may result in immediate removal, suspension, or termination without notice.
Accept that Riipen’s determination of disrespectful conduct is final and binding.
Be solely responsible for my behaviour while using this service.