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The Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship is a unique opportunity to work on important issues our country faces, whilst studying an economics degree
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The home of Government Economic Service on GOV.UK. Supporting economists in the Civil Service.
The Economic Assessment Centre (EAC) is a half-day Assessment Centre to assess a candidate’s economics skills against set criteria
The Technical Framework 2022 sets out the high-level technical standards, knowledge and skills required to be a Government Economic Service Member.
The GES summer placement scheme is aimed at economics students who are considering a career in the GES after graduation.
This scheme is only open to students in their penultimate year of undergraduate study and who are on track for a 2:1 or 1st class degree.
Becoming an economist in Government
Supporting economists in the Civil Service.
Guidance on how to become a member of the Government Economic Service and the types of membership that are offered
Government Economic Service lead the way in developing the new approved Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeship
The strategy document sets the direction the Government Economic Service will take up to and beyond 2024
After spending nine years as Joint Head of the GES, Sam is excited to continue to lead the economics profession as the sole Head.
The first cohort of Professional Economist apprentices ended their four-year journey in a graduation ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral.
Micro and macro sample economic questions for candidates applying for the Government Economic service summer vacation placement.
The Gender in the GES initiative promotes gender diversity in economics. We aim to increase female participation in economics in government and academia.
Working for the GES and the varied and exciting opportunities available.
Information for potential suppliers about the Government Economic Service (GES) Degree Apprenticeship Programme (DAP) including how to bid for the contract.
Young people from all walks of life who want to be economists could get a salaried government apprenticeship while studying for their degree, with the launch of a new career opportunity.
Government Economic Service (GES) student placements graduates talk about their experiences working on the scheme.
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