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Blogs from apprentices

Hear directly from our apprentices about their experiences with the Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship.

GES Economist Degree Apprenticeship Programme 2023 – Webinar

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Georgia’s blog

Georgia is in the third cohort of the GESDAP, meaning this is her first year on the programme. She works at the Department for International Trade, based in the London office.

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It’s such a great chance to learn and work at the same time… I think you’ll really amaze yourself with how much you can achieve with all the support the Civil Service offers.

Aditi Anand

Apprentice Economist at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

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George’s blog

George talks about his experience of the GES Degree Apprenticeship Scheme.

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How to get a job in the Civil Service

Chris Webber from the Open Innovation Team provides some advice and tips on how you can maximise your chances of success when applying for vacancies in the Civil Service.

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