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My data science degree apprenticeship experience

I started my Data Science Degree Apprenticeship at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in September 2021 and successfully completed it in January 2025. Prior to applying, I had no experience in Computer Science or coding, so it was an entirely new challenge for me. I had always planned on undertaking an apprenticeship rather than […]

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Launching the GSS and RSS Future Statistician: our shared vision for the decade ahead

Today marks an important moment for all of us across the Government Statistical Service (GSS). I’m pleased to share the publication of the Future Statistician report, a joint GSS and Royal Statistical Society (RSS) vision for the profession over the next decade. This work reflects the voices of colleagues from across government, the wider analytical […]

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From Self-Taught to Distinction: Barry’s Apprenticeship Journey

Starting my data science degree apprenticeship was one of the most important decisions of my career. I had spent more than twenty years in technical roles, from IT engineering to software development, data engineering and data analysis. Although I had trained extensively, I had no formal qualification to show the depth of my knowledge. I […]

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