Advance Ontario

Advance Ontario
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Advance Ontario
Administrator
(3)
Experience
797/1000 project matches
Dates set by teams
Agreements required
Payment by funder C$1,400.00
Preferred companies
Ontario, Canada
Non profit, Small to medium enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Large enterprise, Social Enterprise
Environment, It & computing, Manufacturing, Technology

Experience scope

Categories
Skills
communication talent management workforce development non-disclosure agreement (intellectual property law)
Learner goals and capabilities

Advance Ontario provides eligible students internship opportunities to help develop real-world, in demand skills. Internships are hosted remotely with Ontario employers who are eager to mentor the next generation of talent. 


Powered by Riipen, the world's leading online work-based learning marketplace, students are paid to complete projects each spanning 80 hours over 2-8 weeks. 


With a target of allocating 70% of the internships to students from underrepresented groups, the Advance Ontario internships extend to eligible postsecondary students in Ontario, including international students, from Publicly Assisted Postsecondary Institutions. The program aims to enhance inclusive workforce development, helping companies in diversifying their talent pool, with a goal of creating permanent job placements and contributing to Ontario's economy.


STUDENTS MUST BE INVITED TO JOIN ADVANCE ONTARIO. Students can request access to this program here.


Important points

  • Project deliverables will differ based on scope, but a comprehensive report or other assets should be produced by project completion, aiding your business goals. 
  • Regular communication with students enhances project outcomes. 
  • If confidentiality is key, consider having students sign an NDA using our agreements feature. They can still submit work on the platform by uploading redacted samples, using the worklog feature, and writing a brief project reflection. 


Do you have queries or need assistance in making your project irresistible to students?  Reach out to us at advanceontario@riipen.com.

Learners

Learners
Workforce Development
Any level
800 learners
Project
80 hours per learner
Learners apply to projects
Teams of 4
Up to 10 learner(s) per project.
Each learner can join up to one team
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables will vary depending on your unique business needs. When posting projects, be clear in the final deliverables that you want students to submit.

Project Examples

Requirements

Let's talk about project specifics! Aim for 80 hours of work. Here's a briefing on how to make your project stand out:


  • Advance Ontario is all about short, remote projects that are project-based, not job postings. Explicit, focused scopes are the name of the game. 
  • If you opt for a template from our library, add details of your business context for a personalized touch. Any template-based projects need to incorporate customization to get the thumbs up from us. While students will collaborate with you, your project description should stand alone in conveying the project's scope. Precise details ensure that students and projects match up beautifully.


Remember - project acceptance doesn't guarantee student applications.