Empowering Careers Leaders Nationwide

Navigate EveryCAREER PATHBeyond University

From apprenticeships to entrepreneurship, vocational training to gap years—we provide the roadmap, resources, and confidence to guide every student toward their perfect pathway.

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Schools Supported
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Students Guided
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Gatsby Benchmarks
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Free Resources
About Our Platform

Not Going To Uni

The UK's most trusted platform connecting students to life-changing opportunities beyond university

Our Mission

Not Going To Uni (NGTU) is the UK's leading platform for young people exploring post-16 and post-18 opportunities beyond traditional university routes. We connect students to apprenticeships, traineeships, college courses, gap year experiences, and entry-level jobs.

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1000+
Schools Supported
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50K+
Students Guided

For Careers Leaders

Statutory Compliance
Supports impartial guidance in line with statutory duties
Gatsby Benchmarks
Helps you meet Benchmarks 2, 3, and 7 effortlessly
Free Resources
Comprehensive toolkit to make careers delivery easier
100%
Free to Use

Apprenticeships

Connect to thousands of apprenticeship opportunities

College Courses

Explore vocational and technical education paths

Entry-Level Jobs

Find immediate employment opportunities

Gap Year Options

Meaningful experiences before next steps

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Resources for Careers Leaders

We know careers leaders are stretched. Our ready-to-use resources will save you time while giving students high-quality information on apprenticeships and other pathways.

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Student Sign-Up Support

Encourage your students to create a free NGTU profile so they can:

  • • Search thousands of opportunities
  • • Get personalised recommendations
  • • Save and track applications
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Parents & Carers

Parents and carers are often the most influential voices in a young person's career decisions. Help them feel informed and confident.

Careers Education Alignment

Not Going To Uni directly supports the delivery of key Gatsby Benchmarks:

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Benchmark 2

Labour Market Information: Up-to-date apprenticeship and employer opportunities

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Benchmark 3

Addressing Individual Needs: Personalised profiles and tailored opportunity matches

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Benchmark 7

Employer Encounters: Employer-led opportunities and industry insights

By embedding NGTU, you can evidence compliance for Ofsted and your Careers Quality Standard reviews

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Partnership Opportunities

We regularly work with schools and colleges through:

  • • Webinars and live Q&As
  • • Careers fairs and programmes
  • • Student engagement showcases
Get In Touch
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Contact & Support

Need help embedding NGTU in your careers programme? Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way.