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Interested in an apprenticeship? Check out some of the great resources, useful hints and tips, and vacancies UCAS has to offer.

Do you want to start a career in construction among experienced professionals? Construction apprenticeships offer the perfect way to gain practical skills and real-world experience on the route to becoming a qualified tradesperson or construction manager. In this guide, we walk you through applying for a construction apprenticeship with tips from employers about what they look for in an apprentice.

Recruiting future talent - can apprenticeship opportunities help achieve energy goals in the energy and utilities sector?

Handy lesson starters which introduce Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students to learning more about apprenticeships.

Taking the first steps out of school and into higher education is an exciting time in many students’ journeys. But school leavers can’t make key decisions about their future without understanding the full range of choices and opportunities available – and importantly, how to access them.

From September 2026 onwards, Level 3 and SCQF Level 6 apprenticeships will be included in the UCAS Tariff, enhancing pathways and progression to higher education.

Do you want to build business knowledge while gaining hands-on experience? Whether you're looking at a career in business administration, operations, or marketing, apprenticeships are the perfect way to get your foot in the door with some of the biggest players in the market today. Here, we walk you through applying for a business apprenticeship, with top tips from employers about what they look for in an apprentice.

Do you want to start a career in the creative industries? The creative industries cover a whole host of careers, and apprenticeships too. From craftspeople, to TV, film and radio and everything in between. Whether you're looking to learn practical skills, media processes or management techniques, an apprenticeship in the creative industries can give you the qualifications and experience you need to set you up with a career for life.

Looking to start a career in the digital and IT sector? There's no better way to immerse yourself in the tech world than an apprenticeship, where you will get access to industry-standard tools, equipment and work on live projects on a daily basis. Take a look through our digital and IT apprenticeship application guide below, and find out the first steps of your journey into a future in the tech space.

Looking to start a career in finance and accounting? While academic routes are often the first thought when entering the field, there is no better way to gain hands-on experience in the sector than embarking on an apprenticeship and working while you learn. In the guide below, we'll help you on the first stage of your journey in applying for an apprenticeship, what to expect at the interview stage, and some advice and guidance from live employers in the space.

Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Whether you're looking at frontline dentistry, nursing, or a behind the scenes in the lab with science and medicine - an apprenticeship can help you get there, bringing practical experience together with academic qualifications, it could be the pathway for you.

By Siobhan Williams – previously an Employability and Progression Coordinator at a technical college

Apprenticeships will be allocated UCAS Tariff points from next year, UCAS has announced today (13 December).

Caroline Green, Career Development Expert (RCDP)

Join us live on Tuesday 5 November at 15:45 (UK time) to find out everything you need to know about apprenticeships

Today we’re thrilled to launch our new apprenticeship service which allows students to see relevant apprenticeship

Hundreds of thousands of students interested in becoming an apprentice can explore all their options

Today UCAS, along with the Sutton Trust, is publishing our flagship new report, 'Where next? What influences

Creating more high-quality apprenticeships across the UK could help meet soaring demand while tackling

On Thursday 6 July, UCAS and the Sutton Trust will publish a new report Where Next? What Influences the

Students interested in apprenticeships could surge to half a million by the end of the decade, according

By Liz Gorb, Director of Apprenticeships at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sharon Blyfield, Head