UK Launches Civil Service Internship Program Exclusively for Working-Class Students
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📰 The quick summary: The UK government has launched a civil service internship program exclusively for working-class students to help make Whitehall better represent the country’s socioeconomic diversity.
📈 One key stat: Only about one in 10 successful applicants to the fast-stream graduate program come from the lowest income backgrounds, highlighting the need for more inclusive recruitment approaches.
💬 One key quote: “We need to get more working-class young people into the civil service so it harnesses the broadest range of talent and truly reflects the country,” said Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden.
1️⃣ The big picture: The UK government has established a new civil service internship program specifically designed for working-class students. This initiative aims to address the significant underrepresentation of people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in government positions. The program will provide 200 undergraduates with paid two-month summer placements across various government departments starting next year. Eligibility will be determined based on the occupations held by applicants’ parents when they were 14 years old, creating a targeted pathway to diversify the civil service workforce.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This initiative creates valuable opportunities for students who might otherwise struggle to access government careers. By diversifying the civil service workforce, the program helps ensure government policies are shaped by people with a broader range of life experiences and perspectives. Participants who perform well will gain fast-track access to the final stages of the civil service selection process after graduation, potentially transforming their career trajectories. The program addresses a systemic imbalance where only about 10% of successful fast-stream applicants come from the lowest income backgrounds.
3️⃣ What’s next: Applications for the internship program will open this October for placements beginning next summer. The 200 selected undergraduates will work on meaningful projects including event planning, writing ministerial briefings, and policy research. Participants who excel during their internships will receive preferential consideration when applying to the civil service fast-stream after graduation.
Read the full story here: The Guardian – New UK civil service internship scheme open only to working-class students
