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    Meet future talent in person

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    Meet 16 to 18 year olds exploring career pathways

    Visiting more than 40 towns and cities across the UK each year, UCAS events give you an unparalleled opportunity to meet potential candidates face-to-face.

    Attracting more than 160,000 young people, 45% of whom are interested in apprenticeships, attending a UCAS event is the first step for many as they start thinking about what to do next.

    From exploring different pathways to getting their burning questions answered, our events are designed to empower them as they begin planning their next steps.

     

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    Showcase your employer brand

    With 9 out of 10 attendees saying a UCAS event influences their decision-making, our events play a key role in young people's decision making journey and give employers the opportunity to meet young people face-to-face when they’re open to new ideas.

    We welcome students from diverse backgrounds, with one-third of attendees from schools located in POLAR 1 or 2 areas, offering a unique opportunity to connect with a wide range of prospective talent.

    Exhibiting is an opportunity to showcase your offering alongside organisations such as the NHS, BBC, and Royal Air Force, and make new connections with Gen Z. 
     

    Build a connection with future talent...

    Before an event

    Connect with students before the event begins. Provide them with insights into your organisation and the opportunities you offer, ensuring your stand is one they visit on the day.

    Marketing opportunities include:

    • display adverts
    • solus emails
    • adverts in pre-event emails

    During an event

    Stand out from the crowd by utilising in-event promotional materials. With our data scanning service, you can collect data from students who visit your stand, for use in follow-up messaging.

    Marketing opportunities include:

    • hanging banners and floor tiles
    • welcome and main videos
    • data scanning

    After an event

    Keep the conversation going once the event finishes. Use data scanned at the event to build on the connection made with students and keep your organisation front of mind.

    Marketing opportunities include:

    • paid media campaign
    • solus campaign
    • data scanned during events
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    Build the foundations for a lasting relationship

    As the go-to-source of post-school/college information for young people, parents, and teachers every year, you can harness the power of our trusted brand when exhibiting at UCAS events.

    Exhibiting is your chance to influence their decision-making, showcase your organisation’s values, and build meaningful, lasting connections with the next generation.

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    Experience UCAS events firsthand

    Join us at our Early Careers & Student Life Breakfast at UCAS Discovery Manchester and explore how UCAS Discovery can support your organisation in connecting with the next generation.

    Enjoy a light breakfast with our team and a guided tour of the event, where you’ll see how leading organisations such as the NHS, Specsavers, and the Department For Education are showcasing futures opportunities to young talent.

    When: Tuesday, 4 March, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Where: Manchester Central, M2 3GX

    Spaces are limited – email our team if you'd like to attend!

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    Explore our different events...

    UCAS Discovery
    The Big Q&A

    Visiting more than 40 towns and cities each year across the UK, UCAS Discovery events are designed to empower students exploring their future options, including university degrees, apprenticeships, careers, and much more. 

    Find out more about UCAS Discovery

     

    Create Your Future
    The creative career showcase

    Our flagship event, Create Your Future, sparks the imagination of young people interested in careers in the creative industries, with opportunities to explore degrees, apprenticeships, and creative technology advancements.

    Find out more about Create Your Future
    UCAS conferences
    Build connections and network

    Exhibiting at UCAS conferences is an opportunity to meet and network with key influencers to current students. Promote your organisation, generate brand awareness, and present ideas to higher education representatives.

    Find out more about our conferences
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    Discovery Days
    Our Discovery Days aim is to transform students’ decisions about their post-school next steps from an overwhelming choice to something they feel control over. You have the chance to engage and inspire them as they go through this journey.
    Exhibiting as a brand
    With UCAS you can reach Gen-Z in person - engaging with them early, as they start exploring future opportunities and are ready to make connections that last.