Equality of Opportunity
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I think that part of what Clegg is trying to do may be driven by what this case from last year exposed where:
According to the Mail on Sunday, however, 900 Tory supporters paid a minimum of £400 per head to attend its Black and White Party, formerly known as the Winter Ball, at which an auction of 30 lots took place, including a number of internships. Millionaire backers paid an average of £3,000 each to ensure that their children had a chance to undertake work experience at the companies involved.
Read more: http://www.hrzone.co.uk/topic/business-lifestyle/conservatives-under-fire-internship-auctions/109607#ixzz1jESf38QVIt strikes a chord with me as I have witnessed my youngest son get turned down for internships and summer placements from bank after bank after bank. This was in despite of his impeccable character and his fantastic academic achievements through the first two years of his mathematics degree at a university renowned for mathematics. The thought of nepotism and cronyism was always lurking at the back of my mind but I feel it's been confirmed.
It's ended well for him though as he has secured a contract with a local firm including further training and education to obtain a professional standing which will see him well for the future.
I do hope that what Clegg is attempting isn't just a token piece of electioneering, this country desperately needs to embrace equality of opportunity.
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