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.
Join us for the next Invest-ED Live on 16 September 2026
Hear from an attorney by profession and digital creator by passion who built a career that spans both the traditional professional world and the growing creator economy, an AI and cybersecurity entrepreneur who explores the growing world of cybersecurity, ethical hacking and digital trust, and South African sporting stars as they explore emerging opportunities, entrepreneurship and the skills needed to thrive in a changing world, with the chance to put your own questions to our speakers.
CAREER SPOTLIGHT
Explore careers shaping the future of work
Quantum computing specialist
Work at the frontier of computing, solving complex problems that traditional computers cannot.
Why it matters
Quantum technology is expected to reshape fields from finance and medicine to cybersecurity.
Behavioural Scientist
Study how and why people make decisions, then use those insights to solve real-world problems and design better outcomes.
Why it matters
As organisations seek to better understand human behaviour, behavioural science is increasingly applied across business, technology, healthcare, education and public policy.
Strategic Foresight
Analyse emerging trends and signals to understand how technology, society, economics and politics could shape different possible futures.
Why it matters
As change becomes faster and more complex, organisations need people who can make sense of uncertainty, anticipate what may come next and make better decisions today.
Quantum computing specialist
Work at the frontier of computing, solving complex problems that traditional computers cannot.
Why it matters
Quantum technology is expected to reshape fields from finance and medicine to cybersecurity.
Behavioural Scientist
Study how and why people make decisions, then use those insights to solve real-world problems and design better outcomes.
Why it matters
As organisations seek to better understand human behaviour, behavioural science is increasingly applied across business, technology, healthcare, education and public policy.
Strategic Foresight
Analyse emerging trends and signals to understand how technology, society, economics and politics could shape different possible futures.
Why it matters
As change becomes faster and more complex, organisations need people who can make sense of uncertainty, anticipate what may come next and make better decisions today.
Watch the first Invest-ED episode and hear from leading local and international experts exploring the careers and ideas shaping tomorrow’s world of work. From behavioural science and the power of curiosity in emerging fields like AI and quantum computing, to the future of healthcare and medicine, discover fresh perspectives to help learners and families think differently about the opportunities ahead.
Mike Hughes, a behavioural scientist exploring how habits and choice shape academic and career decisions.
Elisa Torres Durney, founder of Girls in Quantum, exploring pathways into quantum computing and AI.
Dr Simon Fraser, a medical doctor and podcast host shaping conversations about the future of healthcare.
Dr Angelo Apostoleris, a specialist urologist advancing compassionate, modern patient care.
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.