Our Vision
FinTech for Schools App
Developed together with Deloitte, our FinTech for Schools App is the one-stop destination to understand how the latest technology is driving the FinTech world. You’ll learn how mobile payments work, how your data is really used and exciting things such as how FinTech uses artificial intelligence and what the future of money is.
FinTech Masterclasses
Our mini FinTech Masterclass videos delivered by industry experts provide an educational overview on some of the hottest trends in FinTech. An introduction to investing, saving, credit, pensions and more. Learn about various careers on offer and understand what the different branches of FinTech actually do. Our FinTech Masterclasses will provide valuable insights on subjects that matter to you, delivered in an easy digestible format.
Virtual Work Experience
In partnership with
The virtual work experience and insight days will be offered by Innovate Finance and its members in partnership with Speakers for Schools: from small startups, to financial institutions, consultancies and big tech firms.
It gives students the chance to learn about the exciting and innovative FinTech sector and what makes the UK FinTech scene one of the world’s leading. It will provide students with the opportunity to connect with companies at the cutting edge of innovating our financial services sector. Students can learn about different roles and receive tips on how to thrive in the workplace. It is also an opportunity for students to make early connections with industry leaders and find potential mentors and future employers.
Why do we need FinTech for Schools?
To inspire the next generation of FinTech leaders and raise young people’s ambitions for innovation in financial services.
To support a future domestic pipeline of talent.
To encourage young people to understand the increasing importance of digital skills in the workplace, with an emphasis on ensuring the sector is appealing to girls.
To target secondary school students to inspire them at this crucial point in their lives, as they make decisions between universities or more specialised further education such as apprenticeships.
To support Innovate Finance member companies with their skills and talent requirements, by providing an umbrella to tie together the various skills programmes developed across member firms.
