Demystifying Data Science Apprenticeships

We’re seeing more and more businesses using data to boost the performance of their business. That said, there is very much still a gap between demand and the supply of data skills. Recent figures from Skills Development Scotland highlight that 46% of organisations feel they are suffering from a data skills shortage. Alongside that, we regularly come across employers who are unsure how a Data Science role can benefit their business.

This event will aim to demystify Data Science apprenticeships, highlighting how Graduate Apprentices are making a positive impact and how employers can bridge the skills gap! 

Who should attend?

• Employers – Power up your business - this is an ideal opportunity to understand how to harness the power of your data to enhance business performance. Data Science Graduate Apprenticeships are an ideal way to develop key data skills tailored to the needs of your business. This could be either through upskilling existing employees or attracting new talent.
• Individuals – Accelerate your career - discover how a Data Science Graduate Apprenticeship could kickstart your career. Whether you’re in an existing data role or are looking to change your career direction, this event will demonstrate how our programme can develop your data skills, enabling you to make an immediate impact in the workplace.

Format

We’ve put together an expert panel of Graduate Apprentices and workplace mentors to enable you to hear first-hand how Data Science Graduate Apprenticeships are boosting businesses. This includes some of our key employer partners – Capita, abrdn and Edinburgh College – who will have a panel discussion on the benefits and challenges of the Graduate Apprenticeship model.

The session also includes a short overview of our Data Science programme.

Ask the Experts - Importantly, you’ll also have the opportunity to ask the panel questions during an interactive Q&A.

Timings

• 8.30am Refreshments and networking
• 9.00am Graduate Apprenticeship overview
• 9.10am Panel Discussion
• 9.45am Audience Q&A
• 10.00am Close

A little bit more about Graduate Apprenticeships

Hear from one of our current Data Science Graduate Apprenticeships - Fiona Andrews (Forest Research)

• Graduate Apprenticeships offer a unique combination of 80% work-based learning and 20% academic learning

• Open to new recruits and existing employees, designed by industry for industry

• Applicants must live and work in Scotland and can qualify for entry based on both academic qualifications and relevant work experience

• All programme fees are fully funded for the duration of the programme (subject to eligibility) with no course fees to pay for apprentices or employers