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    Becoming an employer of choice

    How companies can reach, engage, and secure a long-term pipeline of future talent

    UCAS’ research shows that 95% of young people put future employability as the core driver in their career choices. Yet only 36% have a clear plan for what they want to do and how to get there.

    early careers career discovery

    What do 16-19-year-olds really want from future employers?

    We asked 1,692 of them to find out. 

    In this whitepaper, we dive into the full findings, including:

    • Insights into young people’s career discovery journey.
    • What are they currently missing?
    • What do they want from employers?
    • How can employers engage with them from an earlier stage?
    • What employers can do to lay the foundations of a sustainable, long-term young talent pipeline?

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    79%

    want employers to help with career discovery

    58%

    want to be introduced to careers they haven’t yet considered

    50%

    are interested in virtual work experience opportunities

    Companies that engage early, shape aspirations and build trust, become employers of choice, translating directly into a stronger, higher-quality future talent pipeline. 

    Download the whitepaper

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    UCAS can help you engage with future talent

    At UCAS, we know students better than anyone.

    Every year 1+ million young people register with UCAS, encouraged by their schools and colleges to take next steps into their future careers. 

    No one understands their choices like us. And no one has their attention like us. 

    This uniquely positions us to help you reach the right students at the right time, build brand awareness, and lay foundations for long-term engagement.

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