For cohort-based programs (such as Level UP), it would be valuable to display experiences in the Open Marketplace before the experience officially opens for match requests.

Instead of only appearing when matching opens, these experiences could be visible in advance with a clear status such as:

Opening Soon

Opening in X Days

Open for match requests on [Date]

This would allow employers to discover upcoming opportunities, prepare their projects, and plan ahead rather than having to monitor the marketplace for openings or await communication regarding program dates.

This feature would also help address employer frustration, as some cohort-based experiences (Level UP etc) have recently reached capacity and closed within just a few days of opening. Providing advance visibility would create a better employer experience, improve preparedness, and likely result in higher-quality submissions when the experience opens for match requests.

Additionally, we could include a "Notify Me" button that employers can click to receive a platform notification as soon as the experience opens for applications.