After completing their studies at College of North West London and City of Westminster College, new data shows that students at United Colleges Group overwhelmingly progress onto positive post-college destinations.
The research, carried out by J2 Research of full-time UCG students completing their studies last academic year, found that 90% of learners in 2023/24 progressed onto positive destinations, such as paid employment, apprenticeships or Higher or Further education.
Over a quarter of learners went on to enrol in Higher Education, a 15% increase compared with the previous year in 2022/23. UCG students were offered places at some of the UK’s top universities, including King’s College London, University of Manchester, Cardiff University and many more.
The research also offered positive feedback for the college’s careers services, readying students for the world of work or further study. Over 81% of respondents said careers advice given by college staff helped them to discover their goals and ambitions, and understand the different paths they could take to achieve them.
Following her studies last year, City of Westminster College alumna Tanjim Hussain Chowdhury gained a place at Queen Mary University of London to undertake a degree in Accounting & Management. Tanjim said: "College gave me the support and opportunities to grow academically, gain essential qualifications and build the confidence for independent learning and new challenges at university".
Commenting on the results of the survey, CEO & Group Principal of United Colleges Group Stephen Davis said: “Once again, these results for United Colleges Group show the impact of further education on the lives of citizens. Whether you are an employer, an adult returning to education or a young person who is looking for their next step, the college sector is one that will ensure that your time with worthwhile. We deliver impact when improving life chances for our students. Those steps may be to get a job or keep a job or get an even better job. That mission can only be good for employers and our collective ambition to grow the economy”.