In spring 2020, EKOS were commissioned by The Data Lab to develop a framework for data skills that will be used to support the work of the Data Skills for Work programme, the upskilling and retraining strand of the Data Driven Innovation Skills Gateway initiative in the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region.
Read MoreThe world of work in 2021 would be unfathomable to someone twenty, ten, or even five years ago. Technology is advancing at an unparalleled pace, which means companies’ priorities are changing just as quickly. One thing stays constant, however – that companies are becoming more and dependent on, savvy to, and interested in data. To make sure you’re always at the cutting edge of your field it’s important to keep your skillset up to date with the kind of data skills employers are looking for, but that can be an expensive process.
Read MoreWe are a small team of two based in The Data Lab and working with colleagues in the Data Driven Innovation Skills Gateway from universities and colleges across the Edinburgh and South East Scotland. Anna Scott is Project Delivery Manager and Katie Thomson is Programme Administrator. Here’s a bit more about us and our plans for the programme.
Read MoreIf you can offer data skills training to learners in the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region, or are interested in doing so, and would like to be included on the Data Skills for Work training register, we would like to hear from you.
Read MoreA new set of career and qualification guides have been produced by Skills Development Scotland in partnership with The Data Lab, ScotlandIS and Scottish Enterprise to showcase a range of possible career options for Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Read MoreNew training has been developed to help leaders understand the potential for the use of data within their organisation, and understand how to upskill their team, ensuring they have the right mix of data skills to drive value.
Read MoreThe Data Lab free online course for business leaders is now available. A leadership course that goes beyond the hype surrounding data by focusing on the practicalities of achieving business outcomes.
Read MoreAs part of our development process for the Data Skills for Work programme, we would like to hear from employers in the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region to establish the demand for data skills.
Read MoreBlog by Anna Scott, the Project Delivery Manager at The Data Lab for the DDI Skills Gateway (Data Skills for Work)
Read MoreWe are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Programme Administrator to provide a full range of support services to the Data Skills for Work programme.
Read MoreScottish Armed Forces veterans are being retrained to help address a significant skills gap in the nation’s cyber security workforce.
Read MoreThe Data Lab’s Executive Education Advisor Craig Paterson talks about our new free online learning course, Driving Value from Data.
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