What is Invest-ED
Invest-ED is a national programme designed for grades 8-12 learners, parents and guardians to build readiness for economic participation and future employment opportunities in an evolving economy.
The world is changing fast and children’s choices today impact their opportunities tomorrow. As technology and AI transform every industry, the way young people learn, work and build meaningful careers is shifting too.
We are entering an era defined by rapid innovation. For young people, this presents a chance to build careers that didn’t exist a decade ago. For parents, it’s a call to champion the skills and mindset that will help their children succeed. By focusing on the future today, we give the next generation the confidence to shape it.
Watch the first episode of Invest-ED featuring local and international industry experts and thought leaders.
Speakers
Mike Hughes, a leading international behavioural scientist who touches on how choice architecture and habit-building help young people make stronger academic and career decisions.
Elisa Torres Durney, a 19 year-old leader in quantum education and the founder of Girls in Quantum talks about how following curiosity, not rigid career plans, can open unexpected pathways in emerging fields like quantum computing and AI.
Dr Simon Fraser known as Dr Coffee is a South African medical doctor and host of The Dr Coffee Podcast. He combines science, curiosity and real-world experience to shape conversations about the future of healthcare.
Dr Angelo Apostoleris is a specialist South African urologist passionate about the future of medicine and advancing patient care through expert, compassionate and modern urological medicine.
Join Invest-ED
Join Invest-ED for access to insights, thought leadership, and resources that help learners navigate the future world of work with confidence, while equipping parents and guardians with information to guide and support them.
Invest-ED is an interactive, in-person and live-streamed event exploring the future world of work, where industry experts share practical guidance and real-world insights into emerging and evolving careers, entrepreneurship, and the future of work.
Access content exploring how innovation, technology and entrepreneurship are reshaping the world of work, with insights from leading global thought leaders to help learners navigate what’s next.
Explore practical career tools that help learners understand future job opportunities. Through interactive quizzes, digital learning modules, and mentorship opportunities, they gain insight into the skills needed to thrive.