GES-DEP is LIVE

The Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship Programme is officially live.

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It is extremely exciting to share that the GES-DAP (Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship Programme) is officially live.

GES-DAP: What is it?

  • The GESDAP the UK’s first degree-level apprenticeship in economics – creating new routes to careers in the Civil Service for young people who would prefer to study for a degree whilst working at the heart of government.
  • It will offer students a starting salary of about £22k in London and in excess of £20k nationally.
  • The programme will be delivered in partnership with the University of Kent

Who is it for?

  • Open to candidates with GCSE maths at grade B (6) or above and 96 UCAS points – equivalent to CCC at  A-level, MMM for a BTEC Diploma, DD for a BTEC Certificate.
  • You don’t need to be studying economics, this apprenticeship is open to people from a range of backgrounds and knowledge who are simply passionate about making change for the benefit of society.

Who is it for?

  • Open to candidates with GCSE maths at grade B (6) or above and 96 UCAS points – equivalent to CCC at  A-level, MMM for a BTEC Diploma, DD for a BTEC Certificate.
  • You don’t need to be studying economics, this apprenticeship is open to people from a range of backgrounds and knowledge who are simply passionate about making change for the benefit of society.
The main aim of this apprenticeship is to increase diversity in the civil service, offering apprentices the opportunity to work in the heart of the government while earning a degree in Economics.

Role of Economics in Government

The central role played by economists in government will become increasingly important as we move towards new economic arrangements for the UK and the challenges associated with that.

  • Analysing evidence to inform policy
  • Advising on choices and alternatives
  • Bridging gaps between academia and government
  • Advising how markets work
  • Advising on macro-economic policy

Apprentices will complete their studies at the University of Kent – selected to deliver the programme because of the strength of our economics courses and the support we will offer to apprentices throughout their time on programme. We are incredibly proud to have been chosen as the provider of this programme, and excited to see the success of the first cohort!

Applications for the GES-DAP are open until January 20th 2019.

More information is available here: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1612169