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Insights to support and inspire a diverse range of young decision-makers across the UK.

UCAS’ Project Next Generation research is an in-depth study of 13-17-year-olds, delving into how young people shape their education and career choices.

We’ve taken a fresh look at the data from our 1,000 respondents, focusing on the motivations for — and barriers to — considering early careers pathways, including apprenticeships, for four key groups of underrepresented students, including: neurodiverse students, women considering STEM careers, students from ethnic minority backgrounds, and students from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Find out how these groups feel about their future, the pathways they are considering, and how background influences the choices they make.

How to encourage young people from diverse backgrounds to apply for apprenticeships

Insights to help you engage and inspire diverse Gen Z and Gen Alpha talent.

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