Welcome to the SAI Speaker Portal

This page is designed to provide speakers and volunteers with everything they need to make their experience with us as smooth and productive as possible. Thank you in advance for sharing your time and wisdom with this year's students.

What is the program all about?

The Society of Actuaries Ireland is hosting a four-day virtual work experience program that will be highly interactive. We will teach Transition Year students how to build skills, provide opportunities for them to interact with professionals in the field, develop their mindset, enhance their understanding of dynamic employment opportunities, and even teach them some new technologies.

Speaker Commitment

The commitment of speakers is to share their knowledge, experience, and expertise with the students who are eager to learn from professionals in their field. This commitment involves taking the time to speak to students about your career path, industry trends, and best practices. Your commitment is an invaluable contribution to the entire experience.

Growth and Development Opportunities

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Build your CV and personal brand  

 Enjoy yourself while volunteering!

Network with the next generation

 Gain public speaking experience

Learn from another perspective 

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On behalf of the team, I want to take the opportunity to thank you very much for rolling out a hugely successful TY program this week. The students did a fantastic job on their report presentations and I don’t know what level of powers you have but the difference in the students from the opening meeting to the closing meeting was phenomenal.

- Previous Participant

Programme Calendar

This is the dynamic calendar including all of the activities for the students as well as their interaction with the business. The latest version will always be found in here and we have connected it to a Gantt chart so that the students can prepare for their conversation with you.

You can decide on what view you might like too i.e. a day, week, etc. Also, each task is categorised by the three key areas we're weaving into the program including financial markets, personal development and business development. 

View the calendar here

Useful Resources

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Speaker Contact Form

Our support form is dedicated to assisting speakers in our internship program. Whether you need help with format, communication challenges or any other concerns, our team is here to provide prompt and effective support.

Student Questions

We have gathered this list of typical questions that interns ask when meeting people in a financial services business. You can use it to prepare for what you're likely to be asked and get a head start on the conversation with the students!

Session Formats 

Think about the format. There are six different ways that you can design this and we share a summary of each one It's a great resource for planning how you can cultivate engagement, play to your strengths and hear what the interns have to say.

Our Experience

We recorded an interview with one of our previous interns as a case study for how much active learning takes place during the two week experience. If you want to take a deeper dive into an intern's perspective, check out our Q&A.

 Speaker Session Booking System

The following is the booking system for our guest speakers. You will schedule your time slot using the button below. We will ensure you're prepared for the interaction. Also, we will supervise the session and follow-up with you after the program.

Book Your Speaking Slot