Progeny’s Summer School
Inspiring the next generation of professionals
Are you aged 16 to 18 and interested in exploring the world of professional services?
Our Summer School offers young people a unique opportunity to gain first‑hand experience and discover what a career in professional services is really like.
Across a five day programme, students will experience life inside a leading Chartered Financial Planning firm, explore a wide range of career pathways and learn how financial planning, investment management, legal expertise and tax strategy work together to support clients.
Programme details
Dates
Monday 27 July to Friday 31 August
Application Window
Monday 6 April to Friday 29 May
Time
9.30am to 3.30pm each day
Location
Progeny
1A Tower Square
Leeds
LS1 4DL
Who can apply
Students aged 16 to 18 who are curious about careers in professional services.
What to expect during the week
The programme offers a structured and enriching experience designed to give students real insight into the world of professional services. Throughout the week, they will take part in interactive workshops like portfolio construction exercises, insight sessions with technical specialists and senior leaders, and hear from guest speakers across the business and wider industry. They will also receive CV writing and interview skills training, along with valuable exposure to how a professional services firm operates, with time built in to ask questions.
Each day features engaging sessions delivered by teams from across the business. Highlights include financial education with a qualified planner, investment updates with our Asset Management team, and a ‘Becoming a Media Star’ session with our Director of Marketing. The week concludes with a celebration and reflection session, where students receive their graduation certificates.
How to apply
Our summer school application window opens each year between April and May. When applications are live, use the link below to apply. You’ll be asked to complete a short questionnaire so we can understand why you’re interested in joining the programme and what draws you to learning more about professional services.
Please note that places are limited.
“The summer school was born from a really simple belief: opportunity shouldn’t be left to chance. We wanted to create a space where young people could genuinely see what’s possible, not in a theoretical way, but through real structure, real interaction, and real-world insight. For me, it was important that this wasn’t just another programme; it had to leave them with confidence, practical tools, and a sense of momentum they could carry forward.”
