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Upcoming event: Demystifying Data Science Apprenticeships

Posted: 11th April 2024

Join Heriot-Watt on Thursday 25 April for their latest industry event.

Recent figures from Skills Development Scotland highlight that 46% of organisations are suffering from a data skills shortage. 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.

  • Power up your business – Employers – 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 – either through upskilling existing employees or attracting new talent.
  • Accelerate your career – Individuals – 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.

SIGN UP TODAY!

This is a great opportunity to hear first-hand from an expert panel of Graduate Apprentices and workplace mentors on how Data Science Graduate Apprenticeships are boosting businesses.

Time: 9am to 10am, 25 April

Location: Heriot-Watt University GRID building

Sign up here > https://buytickets.at/heriotwattuniversity2/1200750/r/edi

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