Empowering Careers Leaders Nationwide

Navigate Every CAREER PATH Beyond University

From apprenticeships to entrepreneurship, vocational training to gap yearsβ€” 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.

Download Resources
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Student Sign-Up Support

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

  • β€’ Search thousands of opportunities
  • β€’ Get personalised recommendations
  • β€’ Save and track applications
Student Sign Up
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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

Quick Links Toolkit

Everything you need at your fingertips

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Partnership Opportunities

We regularly work with schools and colleges through:

  • β€’ Webinars and live Q&As
  • β€’ Careers fairs and programmes
  • β€’ Student engagement showcases
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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.