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

Young people from diverse backgrounds often lack the information they need to make informed choices about apprenticeships.

Heading into the world of work offers you the chance to start earning, get experience, build your skills to increase your employability, and improve your CV for the future.

We invited organisations who could offer guidance on the day-to-day running of apprenticeships programmes, as well as how to support apprentices through to completion. We had speakers from the Association of Apprentices, Workplus, and Lloyd’s Banking Group – if you missed it, here’s what happened.

Why is a cover letter important, and what should you say in yours? Make the right impression with our tips and examples.

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.

There are several interview types, and it’s important to understand the differences between each to help you structure your performance and maximise your chance of success.

Foundation apprenticeships are new entry-level programmes in England, giving young people the chance to start work, build confidence, and develop the skills employers value most.

Building on our session with employers which shared their advice on how to start apprenticeships successfully, this time we’re looking at what to do once they’re up and running. We invited the experts again and here’s what they had to say.

Materials scientists and engineers are innovators and thinkers, so show admissions tutors you’ve got the right aptitude and passion to explore this subject at degree level.

Regardless of the subset of maths you love, demonstrating your motivation and enthusiasm for the subject is key to an impressive maths and statistics personal statement.

Hear directly from mature students about what it was like studying for their undergraduate degrees

Starting work or an apprenticeship can feel both exciting and daunting. There are lots of new things to get your head around, like managing your workload, communicating well, getting on with others, etc. So, it’s really important to look after your mental health and wellbeing at the same time.

Our adviser packages complement the data available in the adviser portal – find out where your students are progressing to and see how you compare within the sector.

Whether you're thinking about university, an apprenticeship, or still figuring it out, this week is about helping you explore your options, build confidence, and take one practical step towards your future.

Qualifying as a nurse opens up a wide and diverse range of career paths. However, the selection criteria will be quite rigorous, so you’ll need to show you fit the bill.

Promote your open days and events on our website to millions of young people and their influencers at key moments in their decision making - they're all actively exploring university options.

Depending on what and where you choose to study, you may be eligible for additional sources of funding.

Take advantage of UCAS' unique access to students to market your products, services and opportunities to the people who'll want them the most.