- Description
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Employer Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) provide learners and workers with access to authentic, employer-sponsored project-based learning through a network of business associations and other challenge providers. EPIC provides employers, as well as education and workforce development partners with a standardized platform to scale and credential employer-sponsored challenges that support career awareness, exploration, and development. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is working with its national network of business associations and employers to make authentic project-based learning available at scale.
- Portal website
- https://learn.riipen.com/epic
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Subportals experiences
Smart Monitoring System for Industry 4.0
This experience focuses on equipping learners with the skills to design and implement a smart monitoring system tailored for Industry 4.0 environments. Participants will leverage their understanding of IoT, data analytics, and automation to create solutions that enhance operational efficiency. By applying classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios, learners will develop systems capable of tracking and analyzing industrial processes, providing valuable insights for decision-making.
Innovative Childcare Solutions
This experience is designed for learners who are passionate about enhancing childcare options through innovative solutions. Participants in this program will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of child development, technology, and business strategy to real-world projects. The objective is to identify practical, scalable solutions that improve the accessibility, quality, and efficiency of childcare services. Learners will collaborate in small teams to tackle challenges presented by industry professionals, leveraging their skills to deliver impactful results within a limited timeframe.
Small Business Website Revamp & SEO Optimization
This experience is designed for learners who are eager to apply their understanding of web design principles and search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to real-world projects. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their skills in user interface design, user experience optimization, and SEO techniques, enabling them to deliver tangible improvements to a company's online presence. By engaging in this experience, learners will bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing them to tackle industry-relevant challenges.
Strategic Growth Blueprint for Shopping Local!
This project is designed to empower students with practical skills in market analysis, strategic planning, and community engagement, all aimed at boosting small business growth and local economic revitalization. Participants will evaluate existing shop small campaign s, collaborate with local businesses and public agencies, and propose innovative, actionable strategies to increase community awareness and local tax revenue. Whether researching stakeholder insights, identifying improvement opportunities, or even designing tools like a "shop small" app, students will transform theoretical knowledge into impactful solutions that foster small business development and strengthen community prosperity.