Learner Capabilities Our Supply Chain Management students bring a strong foundation in logistics, procurement, operations, and inventory management, combined with hands-on experience using industry-relevant tools such as Excel, SAP, Power BI, and supply chain modeling software. Learners are equipped to analyze data, optimize processes, and develop practical solutions to real-world challenges. By working with our students, companies can expect: Analytical Problem Solving : Learners can conduct supply chain assessments, identify inefficiencies, and propose data-driven improvements. Process Optimization : Students apply lean principles and process mapping to streamline workflows and reduce costs. Inventory & Logistics Support : They are capable of developing inventory tracking systems, forecasting demand, and analyzing transportation logistics. Supplier Evaluation & Procurement Strategy : Learners understand sourcing strategies and can assist with supplier selection, evaluation, and cost analysis. Professional Communication : All students are trained in presenting findings, writing executive summaries, and collaborating effectively in teams. Partnering with our learners offers companies fresh insights, actionable recommendations, and the opportunity to mentor the next generation of supply chain professionals.

Skilled, motivated students from Thompson Rivers University ready to support your business. Level UP connects you with post-secondary students from across Canada who are eager to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to real-world challenges. These students are motivated, curious, and looking to grow. They bring fresh perspectives and emerging skills to your project. Students work on 60-hour, short-term projects and are paid a $1,400 stipend directly by Riipen, thanks in part to the Government of Canada’s Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) Initiatives program. This means there’s no cost to you. Level UP makes it easy to tackle meaningful tasks, test ideas, or explore new opportunities with the support of engaged, early-career talent—while helping the next generation of professionals grow. Project timeline: Request to match your project: May 12 - June 6, 2025 Program administrators will review all requests and let you know if changes are needed to set the project up for success. Students invited to join: June 16, 2025 Students apply to projects: June 16 - June 27, 2025 Student will apply to projects. You must review applications and accept your team(s) during this period. Max project start date: July 7, 2025 Max project end date: August 29, 2025 For more program details, see our landing page for employers

Our learners are 2nd and 3rd Diploma and Degree Computer Science and Information Technology International students from Thompson Rivers University. They may have completed core academic coursework in areas such as: Programming (Java, Python, C++) Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) Database management (SQL, MySQL) Systems analysis and design Software engineering principles Networking and cybersecurity foundations UI/UX fundamentals Cloud computing and data structures They bring problem-solving skills, adaptability, and experience working on collaborative, real-world projects through their coursework. Many students have also completed personal, volunteer, or academic projects in GitHub environments.

My Career Management Class at Thompson Rivers University seeks proposals for several 14-week projects from various organizations with project needs in tourism management, event planning, digital marketing, IT programming, finance, sustainability, public relations, and business operations . Organizations need only to present their real-world problems to solve and groups of students or individual students will select the projects to work on for the term of the experiential learning opportunity. Bring one or more students from Thompson Rivers University enrolled in Co-op Education to work with you in a project-based experience. Students are available for 30 hours (throughout the course) for the project experience from (Jan 20th to April 18th).