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    Maximising work experience part 2

    Following on from his last blog, James Wilmot, Director of Careers at The Priory Learning Trust shares his expert advice on how to effectively plan, engage stakeholders, and ensure every student benefits from a meaningful work experience placement.

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    Supporting students through the recruitment process

    Advisers play a key role in helping students make a positive first impression with recruiters and HR professionals. As students enter the world of work, it’s important they understand what employers are looking for. This month, careers specialist Caroline Green RCDP shares five essential areas to focus on when advising students.

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    Five tips to ace your adviser portal 2026 set-up

    Each year, UCAS rolls over your centre’s details — staff, groups, referees, and qualifications. But to kick-off the new cycle right, a thorough review and update are essential.

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    March newsletters

    View and download the latest newsletters for UCAS advisers and access the monthly webinar.

    Maximising work experience

    James Wilmot, Director of Careers at The Priory Learning Trust, shares his expert advice on how to effectively plan, engage stakeholders, and ensure every student benefits from a meaningful work experience placement.

    Career management: A guide for your students

    Careers Adviser Caroline Green RCDP, shares her advice when supporting your students to prepare for a rapidly changing workplace.

    The Annual Teacher and Adviser Conference 2025 round-up

    Earlier this week over 550 educators and advisers joined us in Birmingham, for two days of insightful discussions and professional development.

    February newsletters

    View and download the latest newsletters for UCAS advisers and access the monthly webinar.

    Preparing students for the modern workplace

    Caroline Green, Careers Adviser and founder of the Talent Cycle.

    Breaking down the barriers: How schools can champion apprenticeships

    By Siobhan Williams – previously an Employability and Progression Coordinator at a technical college and now a Business Engagement Manager at UCAS.

    UCAS dates and deadlines for the 2026 cycle

    January newsletters

    View and download the latest newsletters for UCAS advisers and access the monthly webinar.

    Nurturing wellbeing in careers: Support for you and your students

    Caroline Green, Career Development Expert (RCDP)

    Top tips for supporting last-minute applications

    With not long to go now until the January ECD, no doubt all us teachers and advisers up and down the UK (and further afield) will be making final preparations to ensure things go as smoothly as possible for ourselves, our colleagues and most importantly the young people we support. But they won’t. It never does. There will always be something that throws up a last-minute challenge - whether you are new to supporting applicants or a seasoned veteran. And perhaps the hardest challenge is managing those last-minute applicants.

    International Baccalaureate results

    International Baccalaureate results for the November 2024 session will be made available to candidates and UCAS registered centres from 21:00 (UK time) on 16 December.

    December newsletters

    View and download the latest newsletters for UCAS advisers and access the monthly webinar.

    How to support your students making an apprenticeship application

    Caroline Green, Career Development Expert (RCDP)

    Test drive the UCAS CV Builder

    Help your students prepare for modern recruitment systems

    Why the education section on the UCAS application matters

    Sam Sykes, UCAS Lead for Schools and Colleges, shares the latest guidance.

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