Investing In The Next Generation

People and Culture

4 minutes

26/02/2025

Investing In The Next Generation

Foresight colleagues were excited to connect with aspiring students at our Day in the Life careers event, showcasing the diverse career opportunities available in the financial sector.

Our Invest Build Grow framework ensures we remain committed to supporting local communities, whilst investing in and encouraging a new generation of finance professionals.

Tomorrow's Leaders

Fifteen eager Year 10 students from Ark All Saints Academy in Camberwell, London joined us at Foresight's HQ in The Shard, for a day filled with learning, inspiration and mentorship. Senior Manager Alexandra Neto, Senior Marketing Executive Lucy Cunningham, People and Sustainable Culture Associate Stevie Stowell and People and Sustainable Culture Analyst Rosie Peacock, along with Business Development Manager Matt Sedgwick volunteered to run sessions that brought their professions to life. Volunteers also included Retail Sales Manager, Oliver Smith who organised the event as part of the team's ongoing community engagement activities and long-standing relationship with the school.

The objective - to share knowledge about career pathways, explore how some of our investments are supporting the race to net zero, whilst hearing the students' perspectives on the future of London. Importantly, our colleagues also explored the human and technical skills essential for a successful career in the finance sector.

Inspiring Change Makers

The day was not just about conversations - it was about inspiring young people about their future potential. Through interactive sessions, People and Sustainable Culture shared guidance on building a strong professional skills set, while Marketing discussed the power of branding and communication in driving business success. Sales and Business Development managers provided a glimpse into client relationships and strategic deal-making, and Investment professionals explained how capital can be deployed to support sustainable growth. The event offered a mix of career advice, real-world case studies, and skill-building discussions, equipping students with knowledge to navigate their future careers.

This event forms an important part of Foresight's Investing In Our Future campaign, where we demonstrate how we invest in people, build fulfilling careers and grow with sustainable impact.