“ From my first to my last day, I thoroughly enjoyed every day of my internship. The excitement and novelty of the first few days only continued to grow as the more I learnt and the larger my responsibility became. Unite Students really makes an effort to ensure that everyone that works here feels a part of the business, whether they’re here for 10 weeks or 10 years.” LEGAL INTERN YOUNG PEOPLE continued Our Early Careers programmes were placed 7th in 2024’s Best 50 Small-Medium Sized Placement Schemes, moving from 23rd in 2023.1 We are aiming to retain our position in the top 10 in 2025. The feedback from the 2023/2024 programmes highlighted that the young people felt supported throughout, and that the experience helped them develop and form a better idea of future career options. In 2024, 16 employees completed their apprenticeships across the business, compared to six in 2023. Apprenticeships combine hands-on work experience coupled with off-the-job training. THE UNITE GROUP PLC Sustainability Report 2024 GOVERNANCE APPROACH PROGRESS SOCIAL IMPACT LOOKING FORWARD APPENDICES Our apprentices invest a minimum of 6 hours weekly in webinars, college sessions, and assignments. Going forward we will: • Continue to evaluate and develop our Early Careers programmes, ensuring the programmes continue to provide a meaningful impact for participants and support local university partners • Continue to support young people to unlock their potential, ensuring they feel a sense of belonging and helping them make a positive impact in their role • Continue improving our hiring and onboarding to attract and retain diverse and talented people 1 This is based on the reviews of employers, left by placement students and interns on the RateMyPlacement website. 10 GOVERNANCE APPROACH SOCIAL IMPACT LOOKING FORWARD APPENDICES PROGRESS