Achēv: Innovations in FinTech
Achēv: Innovations in FinTech
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Description

Achēv, one of the largest providers of employment, settlement, language, women’s, youth, and technology services in the GTA, is partnering with Riipen, a leading work-based learning platform, to offer a faster pathway into Canada’s thriving fintech sector. Through hands-on, employer-led projects, this partnership will equip aspiring internationally trained fintech professionals with the in-demand skills and practical experience needed for success in today’s dynamic job market. Together, they are building an ecosystem of opportunities for all, fostering a more inclusive and vibrant fintech sector.

Recent experiences

Achēv: Innovations in FinTech – April 2025 | 2-Week, 80-Hour Internship

Apr 7, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025

2-week, 80-hour, FinTech work placements for Canadian employers.    Hit "Request Match" to submit your project for review by the Achēv: Innovations in FinTech team. Visit Getting Started with Achēv: Employers for help on how to post your project. Once approved, you will be assigned a team of 1-2 participants before the project start date. Projects will start on April 7th, 2025 and must be completed within 2 weeks .   The participants are graduates of Achēv: Innovations in FinTech Program, a 7-week curriculum. They have recently completed immersive, hands-on training in fintech and are equipped to assist with a variety of projects and tasks related to information and financial technology.   They are ready to bring the lens of  Innovation  Data-driven decision-making Financial acumen Technological insight Analytical thinking   If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at  achev-fintech@riipen.com . You can also find all of our help articles here .   Achēv: Innovations in FinTech Program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and is a collaborative effort between Achēv, the Raymond Chang School of Business at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), and Lighthouse Labs.

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Achēv: Innovations in FinTech – April 2025 | 12-Week, 450-Hour Internship

Apr 7, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025

12-week, 450-hour, fully-subsidised, fintech work placements for Canadian employers.    Learners are paid a wage of $25/hr CAD ($11,250.00 CAD total) paid monthly, by Achēv. Employers are not required to provide payment.    Submit a project here for the Achēv: Innovations in FinTech team to review.  Visit Getting Started with Achēv: Employers for help on how to post your project. Once approved, you will be assigned a team of 1-2 participants. Projects should start on April 7th, 2025 and must be completed within 12 weeks. Projects must be completed by June 27th, 2025   The learners are graduates of Achēv: Innovations in FinTech Program, a 7-week curriculum. They have recently completed immersive, hands-on training in fintech and are equipped to assist with a variety of projects and tasks related to information and financial technology.   They are ready to bring the lens of  Innovation  Data-driven decision-making Financial acumen Technological insight Analytical thinking   If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at  achev-fintech@riipen.com . You can also find all of our help articles here .   Achēv: Innovations in FinTech Program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and is a collaborative effort between Achēv, the Raymond Chang School of Business at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), and Lighthouse Labs.

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Category Project management + 4
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Achēv: Innovations in FinTech January 2025

Jan 14, 2025 - Apr 5, 2025

12-week, 450-hour, fully-subsidised, fintech work placements for Canadian employers.    Learners are paid a wage of $25/hr CAD ($11,250.00 CAD total) paid monthly, by Achēv. Employers are not required to provide payment.    Submit a project here for the Achēv: Innovations in FinTech team to review.  Visit Getting Started with Achēv: Employers for help on how to post your project. Once approved, you will be assigned a team of 1-2 participants. Projects should start on January 13th, 2025 and must be completed within 12 weeks. Projects must be completed by April 4th, 2025   The learners are graduates of Achēv: Innovations in FinTech Program, a 7-week curriculum. They have recently completed immersive, hands-on training in fintech and are equipped to assist with a variety of projects and tasks related to information and financial technology.   They are ready to bring the lens of  Innovation  Data-driven decision-making Financial acumen Technological insight Analytical thinking   If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at  achev-fintech@riipen.com . You can also find all of our help articles here .   Achēv: Innovations in FinTech Program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and is a collaborative effort between Achēv, the Raymond Chang School of Business at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), and Lighthouse Labs.

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Category Project management + 4
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Achēv: Innovations in FinTech November 2024

Nov 19, 2024 - Feb 15, 2025

12-week, 450-hour, fully-subsidised, fintech work placements for Canadian employers.    Learners are paid a wage of $25/hr CAD ($11,250.00 CAD total) paid monthly, by Achēv. Employers are not required to provide payment.    Submit a project here for the Achēv: Innovations in FinTech team to review.  Visit Getting Started with Achēv: Employers for help on how to post your project. Once approved, you will be assigned a team of 1-2 participants. Projects should start on November 18th, 2024 and must be completed within 12 weeks. Projects must be completed by August 29, 2025   The learners are graduates of Achēv: Innovations in FinTech Program, a 7-week curriculum. They have recently completed immersive, hands-on training in fintech and are equipped to assist with a variety of projects and tasks related to information and financial technology.   They are ready to bring the lens of  Innovation  Data-driven decision-making Financial acumen Technological insight Analytical thinking   If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at  achev-fintech@riipen.com . You can also find all of our help articles here .   Achēv: Innovations in FinTech Program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and is a collaborative effort between Achēv, the Raymond Chang School of Business at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), and Lighthouse Labs.

Admin Program Team
Matches 8
Category Project management + 4
Closed

Latest feedback

Sierra Love
Sierra Love
Program Manager
April 18, 2025
Experience feedback
Overall Achev made an effort to communicate and resolve issues that came up. Being unable to interview participants resulted in a less than ideal fit for our organization. The program ended quite abruptly.
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Achēv: Innovations in FinTech January 2025
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Rodrigue Fouafou
Rodrigue Fouafou
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CEO and Founder
April 14, 2025
Experience feedback
The Level UP Teams from Achēv: Innovations in FinTech (January 2025) made a solid contribution to the Project Coordinator initiative at Wouessi Inc. Their collaborative spirit, professionalism, and eagerness to learn were evident throughout. A well-rounded effort by a motivated group
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Achēv: Innovations in FinTech January 2025
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Rodrigue Fouafou
Rodrigue Fouafou
He
CEO and Founder
February 20, 2025
Experience feedback
Working with the Achēv: Innovations in FinTech team was a truly rewarding experience. The coordinators demonstrated professionalism, efficiency, and a strong commitment to ensuring smooth project execution. Their support, clear communication, and proactive approach made collaboration seamless and enjoyable. Overall, it was a pleasure working with the Achēv team, and we truly appreciate their efforts. We look forward to future opportunities to collaborate again!
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