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.
Preparing for tomorrow starts today.
The world of work is changing faster than traditional career advice can keep up. Join Invest-ED for expert perspectives and practical insights that help you and your children stay informed, explore new possibilities and make more confident choices about what comes next.
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.
Explore fresh perspectives on cybersecurity and entrepreneurship, multidimensional careers in the creator economy, and a career in professional sport.
Explore fresh perspectives on behavioural science, quantum computing and the future of healthcare.
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.