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Dealing with criminals on a daily basis, unsociable hours, and dangerous scenarios – becoming a police officer is genuinely challenging, but that’s also what can make it so rewarding.

Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.

Think accountancy is all about number-crunching? Think again! There’s far more to being an accountant than just figures.

Kim Eccleston, Head of Strategy and Reform, UCAS

Tom Ashworth is an apprentice supervisor at Tony Gee, a civil engineering consultancy company that design structures for all environments, from large bridges to the lifting rig for the London Eye, and the largest land-based crane in the world.

National Apprenticeship Week is the perfect time to highlight a pathway that combines education, experience, and earning – helping students launch their careers with real-world skills.

Resources, toolkits, lesson plans and presentations for you to use with your 16 – 18 year old students, aimed to equip them with information on all their future options.

Activities to share with your students, to help them reflect on their skills and achievements, and start researching their future options.

Level 2 apprenticeships are available in England. They’re also known as intermediate apprenticeships and are equivalent to GCSE standard, although an apprenticeship is a different type of learning.

Level 3 apprenticeships are available in England.

Give your students the tools they need to make informed decisions about which subjects to study at A level or equivalent – with one eye on their future plans.

Is the cost of living making your next steps harder? Whether you’re interested in a traditional degree or becoming an apprentice, we’re here to support you on your higher education journey.

Find out about apprentice wages, associated fees and who covers them, as well as apprentice discounts and more.

Not sure which path to take to reach your career goals?

Occupational therapists empower people to overcome the difficulties they face with living independently. They improve the quality of life for people living with disabilities, illnesses, traumas, ageing, and long-term conditions.

UCAS is more than just an undergraduate admissions portal. We offer several services for different audiences, and those who want to reach them.