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Celebrating 10,000 students: how the GDS Academy changed my career
As the Academy turns 5, we spoke to 6 past and present students and staff who told us how the training changed their working lives.
People and Skills
GDS Academy launches new course: Introduction to artificial intelligence in government
If you are interested in an introduction to emerging technology and how this will impact government now and in the future this new course is for you.
Inspiring students to work in government digital, data and technology roles
The Digital, Data and Technology Profession hosted a Careers Insight Day for some Year 9 students last month. At the start of the day not one had considered a career in government - find out how we changed their minds.
How I went from being a historian to a data analyst
When Liz Lutgendorff began studying for a PhD in history, she did not expect to end up working as a government data analyst. Little did she know the role required the same skills as historical research.
GDS Academy launches pop up in the Midlands
The courses will be available to anyone based in the Midlands working in the Civil Service, public sector or local government.
I just graduated from the Digital, Data and Technology Fast Stream: Here’s what I learned
The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Fast Stream is open for application. Mary recently completed the programme and shares her journey.
National Inclusion Week: being a Civil Service Summer Diversity Intern
Applications for The Civil Service Summer Diversity Internship Programme (SDIP) are now open.
GDS Academy expands internship across the north of England
This year the Academy grew its internship to six universities and added new departments. Find out what the interns learned and how the placements changed their perceptions about working in government.
How GDS helps me balance work and parenting
Content designer Helen Nickols shares her experience of how GDS supports flexible working patterns and how she's used the skills she's learned as a new mum in her day job.
Government is hiring: Meet us at Women of Silicon Roundabout, 26 and 27 June
We’re teaming up with departments to collectively recruit as well as address gender diversity in technology.