…in senior managerial roles from lower socio-economic backgrounds were worried their accent could affect their ability to succeed in the future, compared to 12% from better-off families. 29% of university…
Our biggest ever year of employer engagement for Pathways
…building the essential knowledge, skills and confidence required to go on to higher education and the world of work. Work experience placements are a cornerstone part of our Pathways programmes…
The return to in-person Pathways programmes
…away for university is for them.” Case study 1 – Sehr Shahid “Being a student on the LSE Banking and Finance Pathway has given me the insight, knowledge and exposure…
Unpaid internships undermine social mobility
…are one of the most common ways through which many graduates kickstart their careers. But the benefits of internships come with one big caveat – are they paid? Because, as…
A student’s guide to 2022 A-level Results Day
…into demonstrating your knowledge about the subject and your commitment to the course. You should also talk about the impact of the pandemic on you, for example if you did…
Gloomy prospects for social mobility in the pandemic era
…the economic or social ladder of life, or indeed just how better-off we are compared with our parents’ generation. Low social mobility levels suggest some degree of inequality of opportunity…