Project Next Generation: A focus on diversity
Insights to support and inspire a diverse range of young decision-makers across the UK.
UCAS’ Project Next Generation research is an in-depth study of 13-17-year-olds, delving into how young people shape their education and career choices.
We’ve taken a fresh look at the data from our 1,000 respondents, focusing on the motivations for — and barriers to — considering early careers pathways, including apprenticeships, for four key groups of underrepresented students, including: neurodiverse students, women considering STEM careers, students from ethnic minority backgrounds, and students from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
Find out how these groups feel about their future, the pathways they are considering, and how background influences the choices they make.
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Project Next Generation: A focus on diversity
How to encourage young people from diverse backgrounds to apply for apprenticeships
Insights to help you engage and inspire diverse Gen Z and Gen Alpha talent.
Connect with the next generation
With over 1.5 million students registering with UCAS each year to explore their next steps, we are uniquely placed to help you connect with a wide and diverse audience, build your brand recognition, and raise awareness of your early careers and apprenticeship opportunities.
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Our in-depth study of 13 – 17 year olds delves into how young people make decisions about their futures, from subject choices to career paths. Our goal? To empower universities, colleges, and employers with the insights they need to deliver support and inspire young decision-makers across the UK. test
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