The Young Software Engineer Summer Experience

Name: The Young Software Engineer Summer Experience
Brand: InvestIN Education
SKU: 6690235908184
Availability: InStock

Ages 15-18 • London OR Live Online

Overview

The in-person experience is fully sold out. You can now only register for the Live Online version of this experience which begins on 12th August.

The Young Software Engineer Summer Experience gives students aged 15-18 a 360-degree, fully-immersive experience of working in software, cybersecurity and data science.

Over the course of 15 days, students aged 15-18 will have some of the most prestigious experiences of software engineering that one can imagine: building your own app from start to finish, designing your own video game, using cybersecurity techniques to probe a business for weaknesses in their security, and using data to save the planet from climate disaster.

Students on the programme will also enjoy an immersive visit to a top cybersecurity agency, experiences with a top tech-marketing firm and a visit to one of London’s leading Fintech companies.

Join us for a life-changing experience that will serve as an outstanding differentiator on your university application form and set you up for a future as a successful software engineer.

Highlights

Immersive Software Engineering Experiences:

Create your own app from start to finish
Use data science and machine learning techniques to fight climate change
Undertake a private visit at a top cybersecurity agency
Meet with state-of-the-art robots
Work with doctors to design an app that will revolutionise the healthcare industry
Take part in a 2-day Game Jam to design your own indie video game
Participate in a Cyber Criminal vs Cyber Security Expert exercise; put a company's IT security to the test as you search for weaknesses and develop remediation strategies
Take part in a private networking event at one of London's top Fintechs

Senior Software Engineers from a Variety of Specialities:

Be coached through the immersive experiences with software engineers from world-renowned firms specialising in front end development, cyber security, data science and more
Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career

Personalised Career Coaching:

Bespoke career coaching: receive training on how to land the most desirable jobs in software engineering and a dynamic, personalised development plan to reach the height of your career ambitions
Securing a place at a top-tier university: work alongside admissions officers from the UK’s leading educational institutions to map out your university and degree choices, extra-curricular activities, and work experience; and receive expert coaching on the art of personal statement writing
Excelling at university: take part in a private tour of the University of Cambridge; attend a thought-provoking lecture; discuss your insights with likeminded individuals; and network with leading academics
Master the recruitment process: crack the code to the perfect CV with industry recruitment experts and hear from senior hiring managers on what they are looking for in candidate applications, interviews and assessment centres

Competitive Advantage In Your University Applications:

Attending the Experience demonstrates that you’ve gained key skills such as software development, communication and problem solving, 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.

World-Class Universities And World-Class People:

Experience two of the best universities on the planet: Cambridge and University College London (UCL).
Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the internship, creating an invaluable lifetime network.

Design Your Own Summer Experience:

Choose to attend the 15-Day, 10-Day or 5-Day Summer Experience. You can also opt to attend this Summer Experience "Live Online" choosing between the 10-Day or 5-Day Summer Experience.
Accommodation, meals, guardianship and airport pick-up are available if required and can be added at checkout. London accommodation is provided at University of London’s halls of residence. Evening social activities will also be provided for students booking with accommodation.

DAY 1 – ENTER THE EXPERIENCE

DAY 2 – FRONT-END ENGINEERING & UX/UI

DAY 3 – BACK-END ENGINEERING & NETWORK SECURITY

DAY 4 – SOFTWARE & DATA: SOLVING CLIMATE CHANGE

DAY 5 – ROBOTICS AND AI

DAY 6 – CYBER SECURITY DAY

DAY 7 – THE GAME JAM (Part 1)

DAY 8 – THE GAME JAM (PART 2)

DAY 9 – SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE AND MEDTECH

DAY 10 –FINTECH

DAY 11 –CAREERMAX WEEK

DAY 12 – ENTER CAMBRIDGE

DAY 13 – GRADUATE RECRUITMENT: APPLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS

DAY 14 – GRADUATE RECRUITMENT: ASSESSMENT CENTRES

DAY 15 – PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: YOUR NEXT STEPS

3:30pmStart

Over the next five days, you will explore the versatility of software engineering, the youngest and most in demand of the engineering sciences. You will learn about front-end engineering and User Experience/User Interface and back-end engineering. You will apply software engineering , data science and cybersecurity and understand the role that software has in predicting the future and keeping people, companies, and organisations safe. In addition you will experience AI and robotics, including meeting with leading robots and their engineers. This part of the Experience has been designed to enhance your knowledge of software and the industry, your programming skills and your creativity.

AfternoonThe Experience Begins

- Your journey starts here: step into the shoes of a top software engineer
- Keynote speech by the Experience Director: discover what the Experience has in store and how to make the most of this unique experience
- Immersive group activities: develop crucial software skills for the Experience ahead, including algorithms, coding, teamwork and attention to detail
- Interactive networking session: meet your fellow students – talented and ambitious students from around the world who can act as prove powerful contacts for your future career

6:30pmClose

*exact programme subject to change without notice

11:00amStart

Explore the Front-end, also known as client side, of engineering including the most important software building tools including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and discovering the importance of good User Experience and User Interface

MorningUX/UI

-Explore how colour and shapes impacts the psychology of a customer and how correct use can ensure a customer chooses your app
- Find the strengths and weaknesses in design and determine whether it will help or hinder the customers use of a website
- The phases of working with a prototype: the different approaches and techniques used when creating a new design
- Client – Designer interaction: how to gather requirements, analyse them, build a prototype and pitch it

AfternoonFront-end Engineering

- Software engineering applied to the most cutting-edge industries: exploring the past, present and future of technologies and your role in creating them
- Compete against other teams in a dynamic, vibrant atmosphere that will immerse you in the world of software engineering
- The fundamentals of the web: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Discover the most important and most popular technologies used in front-end engineering
- Develop a front-end application for a start up using your newly discovered skills

5:30pmClose

11:00amStart

Turn your attention to the back-end / server-side engineering. Discover how to code efficiently and the hardware required to maintain a system and its vulnerabilities

MorningBack-end Engineering

- Explore the main algorithms, discover how to think algorithmically and solve programming problems efficiently
- Get hands-on creating the back-end of a full-stack project using one of the most popular back-end languages: Python
- Learn how to store data in a relational database and apply it in the full-stack project
- Solve problems by thinking like a Software Engineer: common methodologies, tricks and tips to perform better when coding

AfternoonNetworks & Cybersecurity

- Hardware can be hacked too: discover the ins and outs of computer hardware and its vulnerabilities
- Explore the biggest risks to computer networks and the sophisticated techniques cyber criminals use to target them
- Lead your team to victory in a race to design the most efficient network for a large international organisation
- Prepare a report for the organisation identifying potential network security risks and proposing mitigation techniques
- Receive valuable live feedback from experts in cyber security

5:30pmClose

11:00amStart

Work on a project to protect the planet by using software optimisations and algorithms explored over the previous days

MorningTech firms fighting Climate Change

-Explore how top firms are tackling climate change by using software, data science and artificial intelligence
- Discover how these firms have incorporated technological advancements to implement strategies to confront previously unsolved issues
- Led by data: Evaluate how data has driven the decisions and practises of these firms throughout their journey to success
- Demonstrate your understanding of the world of data science by pitching further potential solutions to save our planet

AfternoonData and Software to the rescue

- Explore how climate change and global warming is severely impacting an ‘at-risk’ region and how the society is in desperate need of a realistic plan
- Examine predictive climate models to determine the extent of the disruption global warming is projected to cause on this area in the next 50 years
- Take action: Using your knowledge of Artificial intelligence, machine learning and the automation industry decipher plausible solutions to save this society from devastation
- Pitch your solutions to leading data scientists and software engineers, and receive detailed feedback

5:30pmClose

11:00amStart

Discover the growing world of Robotics and AI and the enormous market for newer, better hardware and functionality

MorningA World of Robotics

- Introduction to robotics and the most successful and highest functioning robots in existence today
- Discuss the future and moral dilemmas of robotics
- Understand software required in the field of robotics and meet pioneers turning science fiction into reality
- Devise a unique application for robotics and automation and identify the positive impact they can have on society and the potential downfalls of an increasingly automated workforce.

AfternoonCareer Coaching: How to Become a Successful Software Engineer

The core knowledge you need to plan your pathway to becoming a top software engineer…

- Your path to success: understanding the key decisions ahead and how to maximise your chances of success
- Subject choices at A-level/IB/university and more
- Securing work experience, designing impactful CVs/resumes and powerful interview techniques
- Coaching from experienced software engineers on what you can do now to stand out in the future

5:30pmClose

11:00amStart

Now you’ve mastered the fundamentals of software engineering, developed your own app and understood the relationship between software, hardware and data science, it’s time to put your skills into practice. Over the next five days, you will work alongside numerous other disciplines and understand how software, programming and data have influenced industries including medicine and financial technology. You will then work against the clock in teams to take part in an immersive two day game jam with indie game experts to develop a world beating video game. As well as this, you will step into the shoes of a cybersecurity expert and complete an immersive Red Team/Blue Team activity to secure the network of a tech giant. Finally, you will undertake a private networking event at a central London location and rub shoulders with industry leaders in software, cybersecurity and data science.

MorningEnter the Cyber Security Agency

- Work alongside a leading cybersecurity agency: engage with leading industry professionals and discover the concepts at the core of cybersecurity
- Discover how cybersecurity is an essential service for businesses of all sizes and for the security of nation states
- Understand the threats you face from cyberattacks, and the key steps you can take to protect yourself against potential attackers

AfternoonSecure the Network of a Tech Giant

- Perform your first Red Team/Blue Team exercise: a core cybersecurity assessment process designed to gauge the strength of an organisation’s security measures and identify where improvements can be made.
- Conduct an analysis of the company’s security systems to identify vulnerabilities
- Anticipate future attacks and develop remediation strategies
- Offer guidance to the company’s IT team by proposing improvements to their security protocols

5:30pmClose

11:00amStart

Today you will step into the shoes of a video game designer and understand the exciting worlds of level design before considering the mechanics of UI/UX

MorningFoundations for Game Design

Step into the shoes of the video game designer and put your skills to the test in the InvestIN Game Jam 2022

- Discover the tools of the trade used by professionals to craft unique gameplay features
- Learn how to release exciting new updates to develop and evolve a game whilst preserving its unique identity
- Explore how level designers make the most of current gaming trends to expand their player base
- Now it’s your turn: decide the pace and flow of your game and outline all possible outcomes

AfternoonThe Power of Unity

-Step into the shoes of the scripting designer
-Script your very own video game to take home and play using Unity/Scratch
-Put your knowledge to the test and compete for a prize for the most creative game
-Receive expert feedback from real-life video game designers"

5:30pmClose

11:00amStart

Now you’ve designed the basics of your indie game, work with your teams to finalise it before pitching it to a panel of experts at an iconic tech venue

MorningRace to the Finish Line

It’s time to reveal the winners of the InvestIN Game Jam 2022 and present your game to a panel of video game industry leaders!

- Time is running out! Add the final touches to perfect your video game
- Name your game and write an exciting description for the App store to convince users to download it!
- Your time to shine: show off your finished product and discover your peers’ creations
- Who will be crowned the winners of the InvestIN Game Jam 2022? Receive valuable feedback from experts in video game design and development and see if your game has what it takes

AfternoonThe Product Launch

With your level design and UI/UX mastered, consider what makes a successful video game and see how indie game studios break into the main stream

- Develop your team’s concepts into a finalized product
- Prepare your pitch and present your creation in the Dragon’s Den
- Network with other teams and size up your competition – does your game have what it takes to win?
- The winning team will receive a professional mock-up of their video game to take home

5:30pmClose

11:00amStart

Step into the role of a software engineer and work closely with your stakeholders to define the software blueprint for a MedTech start-up.

MorningSoftware and Design

- You will now be assigned the role of a software engineer for an international company
- Compete against other teams in a dynamic, vibrant atmosphere that will immerse you in the real world of software engineering
- Explore the different layers within software and understand how software engineering defines behaviour
- Explore the first phase of the software development life cycle, software design
- Examine the SOLID principle to create flexible and modular software designs

AfternoonMedicine & Health Technology

- Explore the evolution of health technology, latest innovations and what the future holds
- Get introduced to real world applications of biomedical technology
- Team up with software engineers to design your own health-tech app for remote medical care
- Suggest how technology can support patients with post-surgical and after hour care at home
- Use technology to empower patients to track their own medical care
- Present your projects to leading medical professionals and receive live feedback

5:30pmClose

11:00amStart

Develop an educational investment app as you discover the multi-billion FinTech revolution

MorningFintech Visit

- Put your software engineering credentials to the test as you tackle a complex assignment alongside experts from a range of professional backgrounds including finance, software and entrepreneurship
- Work in teams comprised of the fastest growing industries in the modern world and assign project roles that reflect individuals’ areas of expertise
- Display your team’s project at an exclusive Fintech fair attended by industry leading professionals
- Receive live feedback on your work from the experts and reflect on your team’s performance

AfternoonPrivate Networking Event

- Put your newfound knowledge to the test
- Take part in a private networking session with top software engineers, QA testers, UX/UI professionals, product managers and project managers
- Have your burning questions answered by those in the know
- Receive valuable advice from experts in the field

5:30pmClose

11:00amStart

Over the next five days, you will receive personalised coaching on how to succeed in each of the major milestones on the road to landing your dream job: i) securing a place at a top-tier university ii) excelling in your studies iii) mastering every aspect of the recruitment process and procuring a top job in software engineering post-university. In addition, you will receive inspirational coaching on key employability skills from high-profile figures including politicians and Olympic athletes.

MorningEnter CareerMax

Your future starts now: discover the essential skills needed to thrive in software engineering

- Personal development plan: work with a careers expert in small focus groups to plan the next steps in your journey
- ‘Big results require big ambitions’: hear from a world-class Olympic athlete on the importance of being a self-starting, ambitious individual in today’s increasingly competitive climate
- ‘The art of communication is the language of leadership’: hear from a high-ranking politician on how best to improve your communication skills and captivate a large audience

AfternoonUniversity Applications

You’re in your final year of school and it is time to start thinking about what comes next

- Inside UCAS: an interactive session with a university admissions expert, with guidance on how to ace your applications and bag your first-choice university
- University and degree choices: making the right decisions to maximise your career potential
- Eye-catching extracurriculars: using extracurricular activities to boost your application
- Personal statement workshop: expert coaching on the art of personal statement writing
- Interview training: a masterclass with senior admissions tutors from top UK universities
- You become the admissions officer: step into the shoes of a university admissions tutor; review a collection of personal statements and interview prospective students for a place at a world-renowned educational institution

5:30pmClose

11.00amStart

Congratulations! You have been accepted into your first-choice university – it’s time to start preparing…

MorningWelcome to University!

- University tour: tour the city of Cambridge, visit academic landmarks and experience life as a student in this vibrant city
- Academic lecture: experience a university-style lecture led by an industry professional
- Meet the university team: network with current university students and gain a better understanding of life as a computer science student

AfternoonStep into the Shoes of a Student

- The academic seminar: discuss the contents of the morning lecture in a seminar group with likeminded individuals
- Problem based learning: work effectively as part of a team to complete a research project and plan for a knock-out group presentation
- The group presentation: present your team’s finding to your peers and academics

5:30pmClose

11:00amStart

MorningGraduate Applications

You’re in your final year of study and it is time to start thinking about life after university

- Standout work experience: learn the importance of securing relevant work experience and the impetus it can add to your graduate job applications
- Killer CVs: crack the code to the perfect CV with industry recruitment experts and hear from hiring managers from the software industry on what they are looking for in candidate resumes
- You become the hiring manager: step into the shoes of a senior hiring manager working at tech giant as you screen a set of graduate CVs and select which candidates you would like to interview

AfternoonGraduate Interviews

The graduate recruiter was impressed by your knockout CV and you have now been invited to interview for the role…

- Interview workshop: receive bespoke public speaking training on how best to articulate yourself during high-pressure, professional situations such as interviews and presentations
- You become the graduate interviewer: interview candidates for a graduate role alongside senior recruitment managers and put them through their paces with a series of challenging scenario-based questions
- Reflection: return to your focus groups and review the goals you set for InvestIN’s CareerMax week. What have you achieved so far? What would you like to work on over the final two days? What questions do you need answering?

5:30pmClose

11:00amStart

MorningEnter the Assessment Centre

Congratulations! You have nailed the initial interview for a graduate role at a tech giant and are among the top-ranked candidates invited to the final stage assessment centre

- Graduate assessments: discover the different types of activities you will be faced with during an assessment centre and the core competencies that recruiters are looking for
- Psychometric tests: experience a series of psychometric tests that will gauge your suitability for your dream role and receive feedback on your performance
- In tray exercise: tackle a series of challenging in tray exercises and impress your prospective employer with your calm and organised approach to work

AfternoonThe Group Exercise

- The task: Receive an exciting technical group exercise brief, meet your group and establish individual members’ strengths and areas of expertise
- Group discussion: master the art of managing discussions during group assessment centre activities as you collaborate with your team and evaluate one another’s contributions
- Key skills: manage your time effectively and wow the assessors with your outstanding approach to teamwork and leadership
- The assessment interview: keep a cool head as you tackle a series of challenging group interview questions and impress your prospective employer with your responses

5:30pmClose

11:00amStart

MorningPersonal Development Plan

- Personalised feedback: receive a bespoke summary of your performance during the day 14 assessment centre, including your strengths and areas for development
- Group reflection: return to your focus groups and reflect on what you have achieved throughout InvestIN’s CareerMax week
- Personal development plan: work with a recruitment expert to establish your next steps and create your very own personal development plan
- Farewell speech: a review of what you have gained from the Experience, with closing remarks from the Experience Director

1:00pmClose

Fees, Eligibility and Options

This experience is almost fully-booked and we shall close registration in the next few days.

The Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge. The London Experience will begin on 22nd July 2022. You can choose to attend for either days 1-5, days 1-10 or days 1-15. You can add accommodation, meals and transfers if you wish to. Listed on the table below is a breakdown of the pricing options and what is included. (There is an alternative 'Live Online' version of the experience which you can attend for either 5 or 10 days which will begin on 12th August 2022.)

Click "Register Now" to book your place. Alternatively, if you wish to pay by instalments please email us at info@investin.org with the following information and we shall send you an invoice for a 50% deposit: student's name; date and length of summer experience; whether you want accommodation or not.

Summer Experience Type	London 5-Day	London 10-Day	London 15-Day
Length	Days 1-5	Days 1-10	Days 1-15
Create your own app. Use data-science and machine learning techniques to fight climate change. Enter the innovative world of AI. Discover the world of robotics
Create a pioneering investment trading app. Put a company’s IT security to the test as you search for weaknesses and develop remediation strategies
Private networking session with top software engineers
5 days dedicated to coaching you on mastering every aspect of the recruitment process for the best jobs in software engineering
Summer Experience fee	£1350	£2600	£3750
Optional fee for University of London accommodation (private single rooms) with all meals and guardianship included	£600	£1350	£2100
Optional fee for London airport pick-up and drop-off (each way)	£100	£100	£100
Alternative ‘Live Online’ version of the Summer Experience (choose 5 or 10 day)	£595	£995	n/a

Venues, Dates & Locations

London, UK

In-Person

22nd July – 5th August 2022

UCL, University of Cambridge, and other locations

Accommodation Location

Garden Halls (University of London)
London, WC1H 9EN

College Hall (University of London)
London, WC1E 7HZ

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Live Online

In-Person

12th August - 21st August 2022

11am - 4:30pm (UK time)

Choose A Location Below:

In-Person

22nd July – 5th August 2022

UCL, University of Cambridge, and other locations

Accommodation Location

Garden Halls (University of London)
London, WC1H 9EN

College Hall (University of London)
London, WC1E 7HZ

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Online

12th August - 21st August 2022

11am - 4:30pm (UK time)

AmbitionX

As part of your booking, you will receive 12 months’ access to our state-of-the-art tech platform, AmbitionX. Here you will find all of your programme materials and complete post-programme assessments to gain coveted ‘experience points’ to demonstrate your levels of professional development. You will also be able to access any of InvestIN’s Live Online weekend and evening programmes through AmbitionX at no extra cost.

COVID-19

In the unlikely event that the in-person programme is completely cancelled because of Covid-19 then students will receive a refund. We have never yet had to cancel a London summer experience, having successfully delivered programmes during the summers of 2020 and 2021, with strict social distancing and excellent feedback. We shall of course adhere to all Covid-related government guidelines in place at the time of the programme and keep student safety as the highest priority.

If you pay via credit because you postponed a previous booking then the credit note will be reissued to you in full.

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Support

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