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SGSSS Summer Internships

R23-11

Internship host: Scottish Government
Internship reference: R23-11
Part time or Full time: 3 months full-time or 6 months part-time
Location: Glasgow

Project Title

Exploring Policy Insights Through Scottish LEO Data

Project Details

An analytical project using existing Scottish LEO data, with a flexible scope to explore a wide range of policy issues that could be better understood through this data —such as intersectional analyses across protected equality characteristics. The exact focus will be shaped by stakeholder input and policy priorities. This project will involve detailed data analysis, background research and the writing of a report on the key findings. 

Policy Context

Scotland’s education system is being reformed to improve outcomes for learners of all ages, while ensuring that those delivering education in settings, schools and colleges are better supported. The Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) datasets support this policy, by providing tax and benefits data linked to education records – allowing for analysis of labour market outcomes for learner’s post education.  
 
To make best use of this resource, we need better utilise our LEO datasets for university, colleges and modern apprenticeships, and carry out more analysis to answer vital policy questions. The exact focus of which policy questions this analysis is for can be flexible, as LEO benefits are spread across a wide range of policy areas.

Skills Required

• Communicating with impact
• Data analysis
• Evidence review
• Qualitative data collection
• Quantitative data analysis
• Stakeholder engagement
• Statistics

Skills to be Developed

• Communication and writing skills
• Engagement and impact
• Skills in working with others

Timing and Working Hours

3 months full-time, 6 months part-time
Hybrid

Challenge-Led Pathways aligned to this placement

• Social Inequalities

Challenge-led pathways give students the opportunity to develop capacity for interdisciplinary connections within the social sciences and beyond. More information on challenge-led pathways can be found here.

About the Host

Directorate General: Education and Justice
Directorate: Directorate for Learning
Division/Team: Education Analytical Services – Advanced Learning and Skills Analysis

Contact for Queries

Euan Shields Euan.Shields@gov.scot

Pool Applications

All applicants applying for placements with Scottish Government are encouraged to apply for the pool. For more information about the pool, please click here.

How to Apply

To apply for this internship create an account on SGSSS Apply and start a new Internships application, making sure to note the reference number R23-11 when selecting your choices. The deadline for applications is Monday 9 March 4pm.
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