Unpaid internship access 'unfair' to working class, students say

Unpaid and low-paid internships are increasingly favoring middle-class graduates, according to research from the Sutton Trust. The gap between working-class and middle-class interns has widened, with many students unable to afford unpaid opportunities. The study shows that internships are often found through family connections rather than advertisements, further contributing to the access gap. Labour has proposed banning unpaid internships, but details are yet to be confirmed. Working-class students struggle to balance unpaid internships with the need to work to fund their studies, with many missing out on valuable experiences due to financial constraints.

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