AscentUP-Bridging

30-hour, fully subsidized internships for US employers to connect with youth across the US. Learners are paid a $300 USD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment.  Submit a project here for the AscentUP team to review.  Once approved, you will be matched with a team of 5 participants. Projects can start from April 21, 2025, and must be completed over 6 weeks. Projects must be completed by June 6, 2025 If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ascentup@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here .

AscentUP-EWS

Houston, Texas, United States

30-hour, fully-subsidized internships for US employers to connect with youth in community.   Learners are paid a $300 USD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment.  Submit a project here for the AscentUP team to review.  Once approved, you will be matched with a team of 5 participants. Projects can start from mid-June, and must be completed between 3 and 6 weeks. Projects must be completed by August 31st.  If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ascentup@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here .

150-hour (30hrs per learner), fully subsidized, technical internships for US employers.   Learners are paid a $300 USD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment.  Submit a project here for the AscentUP team to review.  Once approved, you will be matched with a team of up to 5 participants. Projects can start from early February and must be completed over 6 weeks. All projects must be completed by November 28th, 2025 Employers can sign up for the program   here . If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ascentup@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here .

150-hour (30 hrs per learner), fully subsidized, hands-on technical support and security projects for US employers. Get extra capacity this summer with a dedicated team of early-career technologists. As part of our Summer 2025 program , learners bring foundational knowledge in IT systems, cybersecurity tools, and responsible AI practices —making them a great fit for structured projects that address help desk needs, internal documentation, network setup, or AI-related policy development. Employers are not required to pay learners—participants receive a $300 stipend upon completion of the project.  Skills Learners Bring IT Support Windows & Linux OS Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack DNS, Wi-Fi configuration, TCP/IP Hardware & peripheral setup Mobile device support Ticketing systems & documentation tools Command line interface & basic scripting Cybersecurity Network security fundamentals Log analysis (e.g., Splunk, Wireshark, Tcpdump) Vulnerability assessments Security incident response Basic SQL (BigQuery), Python Security frameworks & documentation Employers can sign up for the program   here . If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ascentup@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here .

150-hour (30 hrs per learner), fully subsidized, project support for employers Each project is supported by a team of up to 5 learners, contributing a combined 150 hours (approximately 30 hours per learner) over 6–8 weeks. Projects are remote, part-time, and scoped to provide real-world experience for learners while delivering meaningful outcomes for employers. Project types vary and may include work in marketing, research, operations, design, data analysis, and more. There is no cost to employers. Learners receive a $300 stipend upon successful completion of the project, funded by AscentUP.

150-hour (30hrs per learner), fully-subsidized, digital tech internships for US employers.   Learners are paid a $300 USD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment.  Submit a project here for the AscentUP team to review.  Once approved, you will be matched with a team of up to 5 participants. Projects can start from early November and must be completed over 6 weeks. Projects must be completed by March 28th, 2025. Employers can sign up for the program   here . If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ascentup@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here .