The Young International Development Summer Experience

Name: The Young International Development Summer Experience
Brand: InvestIN Education
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The Young International Development Summer Experience

Overview

We are now fully booked for this Summer Experience.

The Young International Development Expert Summer Experience gives students aged 15-18 a fully-immersive experience of working in international development in London.

Over the course of 15 days, students will have some of the most exclusive experiences of development that one can imagine: represent the UN Security Council in conflict resolution at a leading UK policy department, design your own advocacy campaign for a world-renowned NGO and pitching a sustainable business model to a multinational company.

Join us for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful international development expert.

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Represent the UN Security Council and resolve an urgent conflict scenario at a leading policy department
Visit a world-renowned NGO and design your own advocacy campaign
Enter the board room and pitch a sustainable business model to the executive team of a multinational company
Visit world-leading sustainable engineering sites and learn the importance of sustainable design in helping prevent climate disaster
Explore the role of the scientist and consultant as you race against the clock to mitigate national climate damage
Attend a private reception with top international development experts

Be coached through the immersive experiences with international development experts from world-renowned NGOs, aid charities and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) 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 international development
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 international development expert: leadership, teamwork, 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 life at 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

Development Aid: Inequality and Education

Gain a comprehensive understanding of humanitarian development
Acquire the skills needed to work in humanitarian aid
Find out what constitutes a humanitarian approach and explore shifts within the field
The development aid dilemma: short term need vs systemic conflict and inequality
Work in teams to tackle a humanitarian project: look at education and inequality in an urban area
Consider ethical questions and balance priorities
Present your long-term development strategy and proposals to the experts

Policy, Peace Building and Conflict Resolution

Discover the factors that drive decisions and learn the role of diplomacy on the world stage
Tackle a UN-style conflict scenario and work in teams to restore peace
Explore tactics used to defuse tensions, build relationships and end suffering
Represent the UN Security Council as you work to form a collective resolution
Negotiate a compromise factions as you balance national and international priorities
Resolve the conflict scenario and vote on your negotiated resolution

Sustainable Development: & Diplomacy: Enter Cop 28

Gain an insight into the history of the Paris Agreement and the Conference of the Parties from top experts
Take the lead! Become a representative and spend time gathering research to support you in negotiations in order to achieve your climate goals!
Learn top negotiation tips from the experts: What are you willing to give away? What do you need to fight for? How can you win over an opposing view without compromising your must haves?
Take the lead! Enter negotiations and advocate for your party
Adapt intergovernmental and governmental targets to mitigate damage by focusing on reducing emissions and increasing carbon sinks globally
Present your solution to industry experts and receive live feedback

Emergency Relief Work: Crisis Response

A national state of emergency is declared following a devastating natural phenomenon. Can you provide urgent relief and aid to the surrounding area?
An emergency council is created: work in teams to create an action plan to manage the consequences
React quickly and effectively to an evolving situation
Set out a step-by-step guide to a sustainable future
Present your sustainable agenda to governmental officials for adjudication

Immersive Experiences Days 6-10

Enter The NGO

Tour an advocacy firm and uncover the inner workings of a development NGO
Hear from industry experts and learn about the challenges of advocacy work
Examine the fundamental tool kit that makes a successful advocate
Work in teams to design you own advocacy and lobbying campaign
Choose a key issue, allocate resources and plan how you’ll fundraise and lobby
Present to experts and receive prizes for the most thought-provoking and well-structured campaign

Sustainable Development: Science and Consulting

Visit a pioneering scientific research institute making strides in the science of climate change
Take the lead! Climate change has disrupted the ecosystem in an island community: work in teams to represent conflicting scientific institutes
Pinpoint the key drivers of climate change in the affected area
Use qualitative and quantitative evidence to guide your thought process
Design a road map to recovery: highlight the challenges and decide upon the best course of action
Present your solution to industry experts and receive live feedback

Career Coaching: Breaking into International Development

Expert coaching on how to break into international Development
How to stand out: explore the work experience and extra-curricular activities you will need on your CV
Essential skills workshops to help you succeed in the world of International Development

Networking Event With Top International Development Experts

Take part in a private networking session with top development specialists
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

Now you’ve gained the knowledge and understanding it takes to excel in international development, it’s time to spend the final five days of your experience building your skills to help you thrive in the world of work. Undertake a series of interactive masterclasses and challenges in communication, teamwork, leadership and resilience to supercharge your applications and help you stand out from the competition within international development. Once you’ve completed these, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a several hour assessment centre putting your time management and problem solving to the test for which you’ll receive bespoke feedback.

Leadership & Teamwork Coaching

What makes the ultimate team player?
Build your high-performance team and compete in a series of complex challenges
Discover the most effective styles of leadership you can adopt
Maximise your influence with coaching on how to motivate and inspire others

Public Speaking & Communication Coaching

Public speaking coaching by a specialist who trains CEOs
Perfecting enunciation, tone, pace and body language to engage any audience with impact
Understand the art of negotiation and influencing others
Perfect your written communication skills to support your upcoming applications
Learn how to reflect and communicate your experiences with purpose

Resilience & Problem-Solving

Discover the key tenets of resilience and how they can lead to a successful and happy career journey
Harness the power of mindfulness, empathy, and emotional intelligence in your decision-making
Practice overcoming obstacles and build a resilient mindset ready for future challenges

The CareerMAX Project

Utilise the skills you’ve learnt over the last 5 days to tackle a full-day assessment centre
Your task: Work together to create and maintain the perfect civilisation
Receive bespoke feedback on your performance and a personalised certificate

We are now fully booked for this Summer 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, 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
Tackle a humanitarian project. Represent the UN security council and resolve an urgent conflict scenario. Visit a leading UK policy department
Visit a world-renowned NGO and design your own advocacy campaign. Pitch a sustainable business model to a multinational company. Draw up an emergency relief plan in response to a natural disaster
Private networking session with top international development experts
World-class professional development training: 5 days of coaching on all the skills you need to become a top international development expert
Summer Experience fee	£1475	£2850	£3950
Optional fee for University of London accommodation (private single en-suite 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.

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.

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.

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The Young International Development Summer Experience