Why talk about apprenticeships?
Did you know that 30% of apprentices around the UK had no knowledge of the apprenticeships available until year 13? That’s something we’re looking to change at UCAS, and where better to start than the classroom...
We’ve created some easy-to-use downloadable slides below that you can use in your classroom, or even at home, to educate young students interested in their options after school or college.
These slides offer information on the benefits and how to apply for apprenticeships, as well as important data to give you insights on what's happening in the world of apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships: Supporting student pathways
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Apprenticeships: Guidance for parents
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Apprenticeships: Guidance for students
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Show students how to find and apply for apprenticeships
Current apprentices and recruiters from Amazon, Royal Navy, BT and University of the West of England Bristol talk to the team at UCAS through the process of finding, applying, and working as an apprentice in the UK.
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Apprenticeships in England
This handy document shares the basics about apprenticeships in England and how UCAS are supporting students to explore all the options.
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Getting Ahead with Apprenticeships
Take your students on a podcast journey with our Getting Ahead with Apprenticeships, where Katie Thistleton discusses all things apprenticeships, including how they differ from traditional degrees, why students might be suitable for one, and more.
We walk students through applying for a solicitor apprenticeship, with top tips from employers about what they look for in an apprentice.
We guide students through the process of applying for an engineering apprenticeship, including invaluable advice from employers on what they seek in an apprentice.
We help students on the first stage of their journey in applying for an apprenticeship, what to expect at the interview stage, and some advice and guidance from live employers in the finance and accounting sector.
Take a look through our IT and digital apprenticeship application guide and help students discover the first steps of their journey into a future in the tech space.
Explore our business apprenticeship application guide and help to inform students what to expect from the first stage of the apprenticeship process, as well as top tips to help them stand out from the crowd.
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Get the UCAS widget
You can host the UCAS widget on your school website or Virtual Learning Environment to link students and parents directly to key information on ucas.com.
The widget now includes direct links to the latest apprenticeship guidance and opportunities.
Find out more
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Discover apprenticeship industries
Ready to start exploring industries that involve apprenticeships with students? Head to our industry guides and find out what apprenticeships are out there.