Level UP Computer Science & Information Technology Projects
Experience scope
Categories
Skills
software development computer science analysisUndergraduate, graduate, continuing education, certificate, diploma, part-time and full-time students are all encouraged to apply.
The Level UP program (powered by Riipen) allows employers to bring on Canadian post-secondary students for 80-hour paid projects. Students are paid a $1400 CAD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment. Read more about the program here.
Submit a project here for our Level UP coordinators to review. Once approved, students will apply to your project directly - individually, or in teams. Students may be from any Canadian post-secondary institution, and in any academic program. Get specific in your project description about the skills you're looking for in order to attract the most suitable applicants.
Learners
While deliverables will vary depending on the project scope, at the conclusion of the project you should have a completed report or other assets that you can use to further your business goals. Maintaining communication with students throughout the project will lead to better results.
Project Examples
Requirements
Projects should be approximately 80 hours in length, though our coordinators can work with you to resize the project as needed.
Suitable projects in the Computer Science & Information Technology stream include:
- Software Lifecycle Analysis. Students can help you optimize your software development systems and procedures.
- Open Source Software Management. Students can help you develop a set of tools you can implement in a new product build.
- Database Analysis. Students can help you improve your data storage and querying.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be available for a discussion with the Level UP coordinator to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope in an appropriate fit for the internship
Review student applications and accept or decline applications within 30 days. (Recommended 14 days)
Provide ongoing support and mentorship to students throughout the project.
Define the project scope up front to the best of your abilities, limiting scope changes once students are approved for the project.