The Young Engineer Summer Experience
InvestIN EducationThe Young Engineer Summer Experience
Overview
Book now and take advantage of our 15% early-bird discount using the code SUMMER15A. Offer ends midnight December 31st.
Join us for the ultimate work experience for aspiring engineers in London this summer, for students aged 15-18.
Over the course of 2 weeks, students will get to step into the shoes of an engineer working in London, through a range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits. Take apart a petrol engine, visit the largest collection of classic cars in the UK and board a Boeing 747 jet with aerospace engineers.
Register now for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful engineer, or contact us to find out more. Alternatively, explore our Young Engineer Weekend Programme.
- 'Boeing Experience': exclusive access to a range of commercial aircraft alongside aerospace engineers and pilots at an airfield
- Discover the magic of ‘Supercar’ production and design with engineers from leading supercar brands
- Take apart a petrol engine under the supervision of a top mechanical engineer
- Design an aerofoil and test it live in a wind tunnel with a Rolls Royce engineer
- Use structural engineering principles to build your own bridge and test it to make sure it can carry heavy loads
- Create your own sustainable engineering solutions to protect the Thames Estuary from the imminent flood risk
- Pitch your own cutting-edge engineering start-up to a panel of experts in a simulated Dragons’ Den
- Be coached through the immersive experiences with engineers from world-renowned firms specialising in mechanical, civil, materials, aerospace engineering and more
- Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career
- Receive training on how to land the most desirable jobs in engineering
- Advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more
- Attending the experience demonstrates that you have gained skills which are highly-valued by top universities
- Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your UCAS/College applications.
- Personalised industry reference letter from engineers confirming what you achieved on the programme.
- Experience one of the best universities on the planet: University College London (UCL).
- Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for our unique engineering work experience, creating an invaluable global network.
Choose from one of the following options:
1. First Week Only (taster experience); or
2. Two-Week Experience (the full programme); or
3. Two-Week Premium Experience (the ultimate package with both weeks plus enhanced benefits)
Accommodation
You can choose either residential or non-residential. The accommodation is at UCL student halls in central London. We provide residential students with meals, guardianship and fun activities on evenings and weekends. Airport transfers are also available at checkout.
This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.
There are 3 start dates you can select from for 2024: 8th July; OR 29th July; OR 19th August.
You can choose to attend for either ‘First Week Only’, ‘Two Weeks’ or our ‘Two Week Premium’ package. You can also choose residential or non-residential. Pricing and details are set out below.
Click “Register Now” to book your place. You can either pay in full now or reserve your place with a £950 non-refundable deposit.
London 1 week | London 2-weeks | London Premium | |
Length | First week only | 2-weeks full programme | 2-weeks Premium |
Programme a Fly-by-wire control panel. Design an aerofoil for flight. Exclusive question and answer session with a NASA scientist | |||
Take apart a petrol engine. Discover Extreme E racing. Experience how engineers tackle climate change | |||
Private networking session at UCL with top engineers | |||
Industry reference letter: personalised letter from engineers confirming what you’ve achieved on the programme | |||
Graduation ceremony for the completion of the full programme | |||
Professional development portfolio: CV-writing masterclass, LinkedIn workshop, professional headshots, personality profiling & psychometric testing | |||
Leadership, teamwork & strategy coaching & team challenge | |||
Gala dinner with professionals on the River Thames | |||
Keynote speeches & networking reception with accomplished industry leaders | |||
Summer Experience fee | £1950 | £2950 | £3950 |
Optional fee for accommodation with meals, guardianship and evening & weekend activities included |
Available for an additional £1290 |
Available for an additional £2795 |
Available for an additional £2795 |
Optional fee for London airport transfers (return) |
Available for an additional £300 |
Available for an additional £300 |
Available for an additional £300 |
In Person
Available dates:
- 8th July, 29th July or 19th August
Venues:
- The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.
Accommodation location:
Students who choose accommodation will reside in University of London halls of residence. We occupy 3 different halls close-by to each other (listed below). The vast majority of students will be placed in Garden Halls
Garden Halls, London, WC1H 9EN,
College Hall, London, WC1E 7HZ
International Hall, London, WC1N 1AS
Download Digital Brochure - Garden Halls >>
Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!
Covid-19
There are no travel restrictions in place in order to enter the UK; you are not required to test or to provide proof of vaccination status, so you can book your programme place with confidence.
Support
If you are trying to register and the registration box is not appearing it is likely because of firewall restrictions on your desktop device.
You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.