UVA CareerConnect

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Web Development projects for US employers with talented UVA alumni!  The University of Virginia is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs. UVA Career Connect allows employers to tap into top UVA alumni talent for your web development projects.  Submit a project here for our team to review. Once approved, participants are not guaranteed yet, but they will apply to your project directly. You will have a chance to review, assess, and accept applications. 2-5 participants should be accepted per project.  Projects can start from November and must be completed by the end of March 2025. Participants are looking to gain experience and provide impact in web development. Get specific in your project description about the skills you're looking for in order to attract the most suitable applicants. If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at uva.careerconnect@riipen.com . You can also find all of our help articles here .

UVA CareerConnect

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Digital Marketing & E-commerce projects for US employers with talented UVA alumni!  The University of Virginia is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs. UVA Career Connect allows employers to tap into top UVA alumni talent for your digital marketing & e-commerce projects.  Submit a project here for our team to review. Once approved, participants are not guaranteed yet, but they will apply to your project directly. You will have a chance to review, assess, and accept applications. 2-5 participants should be accepted per project.  Projects can start from November and must be completed by the end of March 2025. Participants are looking to gain experience and provide impact in digital marketing & e-commerce. Get specific in your project description about the skills you're looking for in order to attract the most suitable applicants. If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at uva.careerconnect@riipen.com . You can also find all of our help articles here .

UVA CareerConnect

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Data Analytics projects for US employers with talented UVA alumni!  The University of Virginia is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs. UVA Career Connect allows employers to tap into top UVA alumni talent for your data analytics projects.  Submit a project here for our team to review. Once approved, participants are not guaranteed yet, but they will apply to your project directly. You will have a chance to review, assess, and accept applications. 2-5 participants should be accepted per project.  Projects can start from November and must be completed by the end of March 2025. Participants are looking to gain experience and provide impact in data analytics projects. Get specific in your project description about the skills you're looking for in order to attract the most suitable applicants. If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at uva.careerconnect@riipen.com . You can also find all of our help articles here .

UVA CareerConnect

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Cybersecurity projects for US employers with talented UVA alumni!  The University of Virginia is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs. UVA Career Connect allows employers to tap into top UVA alumni talent for your cybersecurity projects.  Submit a project here for our team to review. Once approved, participants are not guaranteed yet, but they will apply to your project directly. You will have a chance to review, assess, and accept applications. 2-5 participants should be accepted per project.  Projects can start from November and must be completed by the end of March 2025. Participants are looking to gain experience and provide impact in cybersecurity projects. Get specific in your project description about the skills you're looking for in order to attract the most suitable applicants. If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at uva.careerconnect@riipen.com . You can also find all of our help articles here .

Technology Strategy Group (TSG) at the University of Virginia is a student-led organization that fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional development among its undergraduate members. The club’s main objectives are to offer real-world project experience, enhance technical skills, and build meaningful connections with industry professionals. Beginning Fall 2025, interdisciplinary student teams from the University of Virginia’s Technology Strategy Club will partner with organizations to tackle open-ended technology challenges within a consulting framework. We prioritize early-stage companies with an established product or platform and active users who want to explore “what’s next”—a feature, experience, or growth lever that deepens value for current customers or attracts new ones. Rather than executing a backlog or building a first iteration from scratch, students will lead the strategic SDLC: mapping your current state, analyzing user and product data, envisioning future states, identifying gaps and risks, and recommending an evidence-based roadmap. Where appropriate, teams may produce UX/UI mock-ups or lightweight proofs of concept to validate recommendations; any hands-on coding complements (not replaces) the diagnostic work.By combining expertise in computer science, data analytics, business, and design, each team delivers a clear problem statement, evidence-based solutions, and prioritized next steps that create lasting value for your organization. Company Requirements: Provide a project that meets the 8-week timeline, starting in October. Be available for a 30-minute virtual meeting with the club leads to discuss the project scope and assess if it aligns with the experience. Develop a learning plan in collaboration with the team leads at the start of the project. Have a staff of at least three members (start-up founders are encouraged to apply if all criteria are met). Appoint a supervisor to support the experience and fulfil program requirements. Designate a primary contact person available for weekly or bi-weekly meetings to address learners' questions and provide updates during the project. Provide an alternate contact for TSG leads and Riipen administrators. Offer an opportunity for students to present their work and receive feedback. Provide any relevant information or data required for the project.

This experience immerses learners in the complete UX design lifecycle, equipping them with the skills to conduct thorough contextual analysis, define user requirements, and create innovative design solutions. Learners will collaborate in small teams to prototype and test their designs with real users, ensuring practical and user-centered outcomes. By engaging with industry professionals, learners can apply their classroom knowledge to real-world projects, providing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to participating industry projects.

Fully remote internships for Virginia employers. Powered by V-TOP & Riipen. Program Dates: Projects run for a 4-week period. Projects must be completed by October 10. Student Hours: 40 hours per student Compensation: $20/hour (paid 50:50 between employer and V-TOP - $400 USD each) Team Size: Up to 4 students per project (not exceeding 4 or 50% of existing company staff) Bring UVA talent into your business This program connects experienced learners from the University of Virginia, known for their academic excellence, with local businesses for short-term, high-impact projects. Through a partnership between the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) and Riipen, the program helps employers retain top talent in-state by offering real-world experiences that align with Virginia’s most in-demand skill areas: Software Development UI/UX Design Data Analytics Why work with UVA learners? UVA students bring advanced academic training, strong technical foundations, and professional experience that enable them to contribute from day one. Their capabilities go beyond the classroom - they’re collaborative, results-oriented, and ready to apply their skills in real-world settings. What you get Fresh insights and high-quality deliverables A simplified project management process through Riipen Mentorship opportunities and future talent connections A role in shaping Virginia’s next generation of skilled professionals How it works Request your project match here. You’ll then go through a brief screening process with UVA. Once approved, your project is accepted and students will apply directly on Riipen. You’ll review and interview students to select the number of participants you requested. Each student will contribute 40 hours over the 4-week period. As an employer, you’ll provide mentorship, monitor progress, and offer feedback throughout the project. Payments are processed through iQuasar Recruitment Services, with costs shared equally between V-TOP and your organization. Partner with UVA’s brightest students this Fall.

The UVA School of Data Science, in partnership with Riipen, is launching a co-curricular, project-based learning program for students in the undergraduate Data Science program. This initiative provides US-based employers with the opportunity to engage highly motivated students who are eager to apply their analytical and problem-solving skills to real-world challenges, while providing employers with fresh insights, innovative solutions, and a pipeline of emerging talent.  About the Learners   Learners in this program are in their second year of college and have just completed their first semester of dedicated data science coursework in the UVA School of Data Science B.S. program. By the time they reach the project stage, they will have:  Foundational Knowledge – Coursework in statistics and probability applied to introductory data problems.  Programming Skills – Hands-on experience with Python, R, and SQL for data wrangling, cleaning, and visualization.  Data Preparation – Ability to clean, transform, and structure datasets, including handling missing values and assessing quality.  Exploratory Analysis – Competence in EDA to identify trends, patterns, and outliers.  Visualization & Communication – Ability to create basic dashboards and visual summaries, and present results clearly.  These learners bring professionalism, curiosity, and a solutions-oriented mindset. While still early in their training, they are capable of delivering beginner-level data science projects such as data cleaning, exploratory analysis, and basic modelling, within the scope of a short, 2-week project. Project Details   Entry-level scope, designed to match beginner project complexity.  Runs January 2–16, 2026 : students dedicate one week full-time to core project work, followed by one week of lighter effort for polishing and final deliverables.  Approximately 50 total hours per learner over the 2-week period.  Teams of 3 students will be pre-assembled by the program to ensure balanced skills and collaboration.  Employers may submit projects for consideration; student teams will rank preferences, and 5 projects will be selected from an anticipated pool of 7 proposals.  Structured to build practical skills, strengthen workplace readiness, and deliver tangible value to employers. Employer Role   Employer commitment is minimal; typically limited to providing a project brief, dataset (with data dictionary), and a few light check-ins with the student team. Time commitment is ~5-6 hours , with the heaviest interaction during the full-time project week (Week 1) and lighter touch points in Week 2 for polishing and approval. Employer partners should be to attend the student presentation of work sometime between January 16th-23rd, 2026. What Employers Provide     Data & Documentation - A complete dataset with a data dictionary (document outlining the data structure, content, and variable definitions through metadata such as names, types, sizes, classifications, and relationships), delivered before project selection so students can make informed choices (template found here ) Project Brief – Clear problem statement, objectives, success metrics, constraints, and available tools/access.  Point of Contact – One designated POC with a 24-hour response time during Week 1.  Access & Compliance – Any required tools, credentials (read-only where possible), and NDA/data-sharing terms.  Feedback Windows – Quick turnaround on questions and interim feedback in Week 1; final approval in Week 2