The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience Live Online
InvestIN Education
The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience Live Online
Overview
The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience Live Online gives students aged 15-18 a 360-degree summer work experience in Computer Science, from the comfort of their own home. Over the course of 5 days, you will be working with top Software and AI Engineers, Cyber Security Analysts and Data Scientists, ‘Live Online’ via our interactive platform.
You will experience the real-life work of a Computer Scientist, with opportunities to build and programme an app, investigate cybercrime through data forensics, become a ‘White Hat Hacker’ and explore the capabilities of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
You will also have the opportunity to network with our Computer Scientists and ask them all your burning questions.
Join us for a truly unique experience that will serve as an outstanding differentiator on your university and job applications and set you up for a future as a successful Computer Scientist.
Immersive Computer Scientist Experiences:
- Work with top Software Engineers to programme the ultimate app
- Carry out a data forensics investigation to uncover cybercriminal activity
- Carry out penetration testing on a ‘secure’ website (Ethical/White Hat Hacking)
- Explore the capabilities of artificial intelligence and the evolution of machine learning
Meet Senior Computer Scientists from Global Brands:
- Be coached through the immersive experiences with Software Engineers, AI Specialists, Data Scientists, Cyber Security Analysts and more
- Private virtual networking/panel sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career
Comprehensive Career Coaching:
- Training on how you can get one of the most desirable jobs in computer science, starting now: A-level/IB, university and degree choices; extra-curricular activities; work experience; application and interview techniques
- Experience real-life recruitment methods used across industries to recruit computer scientists
- Personalised development plan: create a personalised development plan based on the advice you are given, which identifies your strengths and weaknesses and shows you which areas you need to develop further
Competitive Advantage In Your University Applications:
- Attending the internship demonstrates that you’ve gained key skills such as problem-solving, innovation and commercial awareness, 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
This programme is for students aged 15-18. No prior knowledge or experience is required; our professionals will give you all the training you need. There is no application process, and you can secure your place simply by clicking “Register Now”. We operate on a first-come first-served basis so encourage you to register as soon as possible.
The Live Online Internship will take place 31st July - 4th August 2021.
Places are highly limited. The only way to guarantee your place is to click 'Register Now' and enter your details.
In select circumstances, we can offer payment by instalments, which requires a 50% deposit. To speak to a Student Experience Manager about your personal circumstances please click here OR email us at info@investin.org OR call us on +44 (0) 203 488 5089.
| 'Live Online' Internship | |
| Length | Days 1-5 |
| Create your own bespoke app alongside top software engineers | |
| Penetrate a company's security system and simulate a real-life cyberattack with your team | |
| Personalised career coaching session: receive a dynamic, personalised development plan to reach the height of your career ambitions | |
| Internship | £595 |
Live online
31st July - 4th August 2021
11am - 4:30pm (UK time)
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. Your AmbitionX membership will be free for one year and after that will be charged at £165/annum; you may cancel any time before renewal.
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.
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.