1. The Awards
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UCAS Progress is delighted to be sponsoring this award – recognising excellence in impartial careers
education, advice and guidance for young people. UCAS Progress interacts with colleges, schools and
apprenticeship providers across the country and understands the challenges faced by them in providing
comprehensive and impartial information.
ucasprogress.com provides information and guidance online, and a searchable database of opportunities
for young people; but this is just one step in providing young people with the information they need for
them to make informed decisions after GCSEs.
We work with colleges, schools and employers to provide a trusted and comprehensive national resource
for post-16 study and work-based learning; and we recognise that, in addition to the wider support they
are given at a local level, this is key to ensuring successful progression.
Progress
Further education - serving the needs of a better society and strong economy

2. UCAS Progress Award for Careers Education and Guidance
This award is open to all colleges in the further education sector and will focus on how well colleges
engage with schools and employers to provide excellent impartial careers education, advice and
guidance for young people. Young people are defined as being under the age of 21. Applications for
the award should demonstrate:
• Effective partnerships with employers and educational institutions making a practical contribution to
the provision of impartial guidance supporting learner progression
• Careers education and guidance which enables successful progression to further study reflected
in levels of retention and achievement
• An innovative approach to careers education enabling learners to make informed choices about
their progression to further study and training, including apprenticeships
• Effective support to enable young people to assess their own career choices and chances
• Effective support for young people to overcome barriers to learning, and progression to
training or work
• Effective use and evaluation of Labour Market Intelligence to enable up-to-date guidance
on employment opportunities.
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Progress
Further education - serving the needs of a better society and strong economy