UK School Leavers Show Preference for Earn-and-Learn Options Over Traditional University
According to research conducted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), most UK school leavers are showing a growing preference for 'earn and learn' pathways over traditional university education. The survey, which included nearly 300 pupils aged 14–18 across the UK via the Unifrog platform, found that four in five respondents were likely to pursue degree apprenticeships after leaving school. Only 37% of those surveyed intended to attend a conventional university, while just 2% planned to enter full-time work immediately. The ACCA described this as an
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