Insight Days
Inspiring Students Through Mentorship
City Pay it Forward has partnered with firms across the City of London to welcome students through Insight Days. More than 250 young people have already stepped into boardrooms, trading floors, and client meetings, gaining perspectives that no textbook could provide.
These days go well beyond observation. They are immersive experiences, with students tackling workshops, case studies, and mentoring sessions that reflect the realities of decision-making in finance. For many, it is their first real encounter with professional life in the Square Mile, and in some cases, their very first time setting foot in the City of London.
The programmes bridge theory and practice while mapping out tangible pathways into apprenticeships and graduate roles. They also give staff from partner firms the chance to make a visible difference in their community by engaging directly with students.
At heart, the aim is straightforward: to raise aspirations and enable social mobility by helping young people see themselves in spaces they once thought were out of reach.
