The Young Political Leader Summer Experience

Name: The Young Political Leader Summer Experience
Brand: InvestIN Education
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The Young Political Leader Summer Experience

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Overview

Places are highly limited and we are over 50% full for this experience.

The Young Political Leader Summer Experience gives students aged 15-18 a fully-immersive experience of working in politics in London.

Over the course of 15 days, students will have some of the most exclusive experiences of politics that one can imagine: represent your country in a model UN, run your own election campaign from start to finish and attend a private networking event with MPs.

Join us for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful political leader.

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Attend a private reception with MPs and leading political figures
Conduct your own election campaign: write your manifesto, make speeches and campaign for votes
Take part in a 2-day ‘Model UN’ experience under the guidance of FCO and UN experts: represent a country in a rapidly-escalating international conflict
Visit a newsroom and negotiate challenging questions in a simulated Parliamentary Question Time
Debate a new Electoral Reform Bill in a virtual House of Commons
Get public speaking coaching from a Cabinet speechwriter
Protect governmental assets from cyber-attack in an interactive session with intelligence and security experts

Be coached through the immersive experiences with political leaders from The House of Commons, the UN, The Foreign Office, high-profile NGOs and moree
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 politics
Advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more
World-class professional development training: dedicated coaching on all the soft skills you need to become a top political leader: leadership, communication, time management, public speaking, negotiation and more

Attending the Summer Experience demonstrates that you have gained skills which are highly-valued by top universities
Complete the assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your university applications

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 the Summer Experience, creating an invaluable lifetime network.

⦁ Select your preferred length of experience. You can choose to attend for:

1. Days 1-15 (the full experience); or
2. Days 1-10 only; or
3. Days 1-5 only

⦁ Accommodation, meals, guardianship and airport pick-up are available if required and can be added at checkout

Immersive Experiences Days 1-5

International Politics

Meet UN and Foreign Office Staff
Gain a deeper understanding of foreign policy, diplomacy and negotiation
Learn the skills you’ll need to master the Model UN simulation over the next 2 days

The Model UN Experience

Enter a UN-style council chamber and become the representative of a national government as you tackle an international crisis
Develop a plan to protect national interests
Learn the role of negotiation on the international stage
Race against the clock to build an effective international development strategy
Represent the UN Security Council as you work to form a collective resolution
Vote on your negotiated resolution: did you manage to resolve the conflict?

The Election Campaign

Work in teams as you designate one candidate to run for a local constituency
Design an electoral manifesto which will be your policy platform for the whole election cycle
Examine different political strategies and evaluate the best ways to gain an advantage
Get public speaking coaching from experts: perfect your pitch, delivery and power of persuasion
Deliver speeches to your peers as the ballots open
Work in your teams to canvass for deciding votes
Deliver your statement of victory or defeat and receive live feedback on your campaign from industry experts

Immersive Experiences Days 6-10

Cyber Security in Politics

Explore the role of cybersecurity in protecting government information
Debate key ethical issues surrounding government surveillance
Breaking news! The government has detected an imminent cyber-attack
Assume the role of national intelligence and security officers: formulate a preventative plan to protect governmental assets
Compete to devise the most effective solutions as you react to the changing situation
Present your plan to industry experts and receive live feedback

Law and Politics: The UK Legislation Process

Step into the shoes of legislators and policymakers and discover how laws are made
Evaluate the benefits and dangers of the legislative process
Work in teams to create a ground-breaking piece of legislation
Use your advocacy skills to ensure your bill becomes a piece of statute law
Receive live feedback from industry experts on your performance and strategy

Politics and The Media

Visit a state-of-the-art newsroom and meet top media professionals
Examine how political correspondents scrutinise politicians
Withstand media scrutiny as you maintain control of the narrative in a live broadcasting simulation
Receive live feedback from media experts on how you handled the challenge

Consultancy and Lobbying

Learn how political consultants provide insight to clients seeking to influence government policy
Develop the skills needed to be a political consultant as you work in teams to advise your client
Discussing the latest political thinking in government and identify the best route of action
Learn about lobbying firms and the impact they have on the political process
Evaluate whether lobbyists are a positive or negative addition to the decision-making process
Explore the recent scandals that have engulfed lobbying firms in the UK
Lobby politicians to tackle crime in a live simulation

Networking Event with Top Political Figures

Take part in a private networking session with top political professionals
Put your newfound knowledge to the test
Have your burning questions answered by those in the know
Receive valuable advice from experts in the field

Immersive Experiences Days 11-15

CAREERMAX

Over the next five days, we will prepare you to outperform others in the race to become a top political leader. You will be given dedicated coaching on how to become a world-class professional in any industry, with training on the most crucial skills that universities and employers are looking for: public speaking, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, communication, time management and negotiation. Expect hands-on, interactive activities led by professional development experts, to help turn you into a confident young political leader, right now.

Leadership & Teamwork Coaching

How you can build a high-performance team
The most effective styles of leadership you can adopt
What makes the ultimate team player?
Inspiring and motivating others
Leading vs managing

Leadership & Teamwork Challenge: work with your team to try and devise how to create a city fit for human habitation on Mars

Public Speaking & Communication Coaching

Public speaking coaching by a specialist who trains CEOs
Perfecting enunciation, tone, pace and body language
How you can engage an audience and read the room
The art of persuasion
How to communicate effectively in a team environment
Understanding emotional intelligence and using empathy
Building strong interpersonal skills
Influencing others

Communication challenge: use your communication skills to guide a blindfolded team member to safety on an obstacle course
Public speaking challenge: critically analyse public speaking performances

Negotiation Coaching

Understand the art of negotiation and its importance
How to identify when you are actually in a negotiation
The typical stages of a negotiation
Key negotiation styles
Building relationships
Key tactics: anchoring, tradeable concessions, commitment tactics, bluffing, injecting urgency, varying pace and more

Negotiation challenge: enter a simulated hostage negotiation scenario. Work with your team to get the hostage released

Problem-Solving Coaching

How you should approach problems and solve them decisively
Analytical skills: identifying and structuring problems
Creative and lateral thinking
Effective decision-making
Implementing solutions, analysing results and making changes

Problem-solving escape room: work through a series of complex problems under time pressure

Time Management Coaching & Reflection

How successful people manage time
The time management quadrant
Setting goals, prioritising, simplifying and re-evaluating
The power of hyper-focusing
Eliminating distractions
Practising the ‘4Ds’: doing, deferring, delegating and deleting
Implementing solutions, analysing results and making changes

Time management challenge: enter a humanitarian crisis simulation. Identify your goals, decide your priorities and execute them under time pressure

Places are highly limited and we are over 50% full for this experience.

This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.

The programme starts on 28th July 2023. You can choose to attend for either days 1-5, days 1-10 or days 1-15; and either with or without accommodation. Pricing for all options is set out below.

Click “Register Now” to book your place. Alternatively, if you wish to pay via invoice/instalments, please complete this form and a member of our team will reach out to you.

	London 5-Day	London 10-Day	London 15-Day
Length	Days 1-5	Days 1-10	Days 1-15
Discover international politics in a 2-Day ‘Model UN’ experience. Write a manifesto and run an election campaign. Deliver speeches and canvas for votes.
Visit a state-of-the-art newsroom and answer tough questions. Debate a new electoral reform bill. Protect government assets from cyber-attack.
Private networking session with top political leaders
World-class professional development training: 5 days of coaching on all the skills you need to become a top political leader
Summer Experience fee	£1475	£2850	£3950
Optional fee for University of London accommodation (private single rooms) with all meals and guardianship included	Available for an additional £990	Available for an additional £1815	Available for an additional £2640
Optional fee for London airport pick-up and drop-off (each way)	Available for an additional £150	Available for an additional £150	Available for an additional £150

In Person

Available dates:

28th July 2023

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

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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!

Places on our programmes are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis so we will close registration as soon as we reach capacity, because of this we would always recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to attend.

Upon completion of the programme you will receive a bespoke certificate to include in all of your future applications. This will help you stand out from the crowd and show your passion for your chosen career. Letters of attendance are also available upon request at info@investin.org.

On each Summer Experience, we have safeguarding team members on-site 24/7 to promote the safeguarding and pastoral welfare of our students. Our team are security-vetted (enhanced DBS-checked) professionals who work in education full time and our team is made up of Academic Professionals / LSA, Safeguarding Officers, Nursing Professionals, and Mental Health Practitioners. Students will therefore always be able to easily contact a guardian, should they need any support.

You can choose to add our accommodation package to your booking where you will be allocated to the University of London's Garden Halls, College Hall, or International Hall. Here, you will enjoy your own private room, 3 meals a day, and 24/7 guardianship. There are also lots of communal areas such as a games room and cinema room where you will be able to socialise with other students. Our safeguarding team will also put on evening activities such as trivia night, games night, and sports evenings. You will be able to arrive at the accommodation the day before the programme starts and checkout will be the day after the programme comes to an end.

We offer payment plans for our Summer Experiences, allowing you to pay in instalments. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your place. To arrange your personalised plan contact contact us at info@investin.org.

On the mornings of day 6 and day 11 you will have rest time to allow you to recharge for the next period of your programme. You will also have time in the evenings and during your lunch break to relax and socialise with the other students on the experience.

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.

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