About the InvestIN organization
All of this information can be found on the INVESTIN website; these are not my words but those of the INVESTIN organization.
WHO WE ARE
InvestIN is a UK-based organization that provides students aged 12-18 with an immersive experience of their dream career.
More than 45,000 students from over 100 countries have attended our programmes, which take place both in person around the world and live online.
Our team is currently based in London and Manchester and we offer programmes in London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, New York, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong.
What We Provide
We offer students the chance to experience their dream career before they’ve even left school. By providing them with once-in-a-lifetime industry experiences and exclusive insider advice on how to succeed we help students to choose their future with confidence and fully maximize their potential.
Industry-leading professionals design every one of our experiences, guiding students through authentic career simulations, interactive activities, inspiring site visits, personalized career guidance and 1:1 networking opportunities.
Each of our programmes is tailor-made for young people. Students can choose a weekend masterclass for a taste of their chosen industry or a summer experience for a fully-immersive, 360-degree look at their dream career.
Our Young’ programmes are designed for students aged 15-18, whilst our ‘Future’ programmes cater to students aged 12-14. Students can attend either in person or live online; no application necessary.
WHY INVESTIN?
All our experiences are live and interactive; nothing recorded. We strive to provide a unique, immersive experience of your dream career that you won’t find anywhere else.
Our programmes are run by industry-leading professionals from world-class organizations, carefully hand-picked by us to set you up for a successful future.
Our career insight is well-rounded and unbiased. We do not accept money from employers or universities and we work with a diverse range of professionals and organizations, giving you a comprehensive understanding of your chosen industry.
We offer dedicated, long-lasting support: get tailored coaching on how to enhance your prospects long after your programme is complete.
OUR VALUES
Experience is Truth
We believe that true learning happens by experience.
That's why we offer students immersive, hands-on experiences of the kind they would never usually encounter before leaving school.
In doing so, we seek to cultivate an entire generation of accomplished, well-rounded young professionals, the kind of candidate’s top employers are looking for.
Empowerment and Ownership
Young people are often told that their career starts after university.
It starts now.
That's why we treat all of our students as young professionals. We want to empower them to take ownership of their career by giving them detailed advice on how to succeed.
Action and Urgency
Success requires both action and urgency.
These values are integral to our success as a company and we strive to impart them on every one of our programmes. We want students to take actionable steps to enhance their future now.
Ambition
We value dedication and reward ambition. When it comes to their career, we want students to think big.
That’s why we coach every student to believe there is no limit to what they can achieve and equip them with the tools they need to secure the best possible future for themselves.
Imagination
We strive to be champions of ingenuity.
Each of our interactive career simulations is born of a single idea, crafted and refined until it’s as informative, inspiring and engaging as it can possibly be.
We extend this commitment to imagination into our career coaching, encouraging students to imagine themselves as professionals now.
Integrity
We understand that helping students realize their career ambitions is a great responsibility.
The simplest lesson can have a lasting impact on a young person’s life. We therefore run our operation with the highest level of integrity.
This might be by promoting the value of job satisfaction over monetary gain or constantly looking for new ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
Question commonly asked to the INVESTIN organization.
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What is INVESTIN?
InvestIN programmes offer students an immersive experience of their dream career which provide students with the confidence to choose the right career and maximise their potential. Attendees gain unique insight through simulations, seminars, Q&As with industry leaders and personalised career coaching.
2
Which industries do you focus on?
We offer experiences in 19 of the world’s most competitive careers. These range from investment banking and law to filmmaking and video game design.
3
Where are your programmes held?
Our UK programmes run in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh. Our international in person programmes run in New York with live online options running in Singapore and Hong Kong. We hold our programmes at top universities like UCL or NYU. During our summer experiences, students also get the opportunity to visit top firms in the industry. We are not affiliated with these institutions, but hire space on a commercial basis only.
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Who are the programmes for?
Our programmes are aimed at passionate students aged 12-18 with a drive to know what working in a particular industry is really like. Our ‘Young’ Programmes are for students aged 15-18, while our 'Future' Programmes are specifically designed for attendees aged 12-14. Each programme is designed to offer a unique insight into the field.Over 45,000 students from more than 100 countries have attended our programmes.