A Comparative Study of Digital Skills Frameworks to Support the Innovation Economy in Scotland

The Data Lab’s Data and AI Skills Framework is a tool for individuals and organisations to navigate future workforce development. The framework focuses on the skills people need, rather than job titles. It includes technical, leadership and meta-skills and data & AI ethics and governance. It helps organisations assess current capability, prioritise what matters next and design realistic upskilling pathways. The Data & AI Skills Framework was […]

Scotland’s humanitarian response: New Scots Delivery

The main focus of the placement will be to support work on strand 3 of this review on New Scots Delivery: Scotland’s humanitarian response. The purpose of this stage of the review is to make recommendations about principles and processes to guide any future Scottish response to emerging international crises affecting New Scots. The work […]

The cost of raising a child: financial support for parents/carers living in poverty

Eradicating Child poverty is the key government priority for the First Minister and this internship offers a unique opportunity to be part of this exciting and high profile area. Specifically, the work will contribute to increasing our understanding of how best to support families experiencing poverty in Scotland.  The successful intern will undertake an evidence review to explore the financial […]

Centre of Expertise on Appraisal and Evaluation – Improving the use of public money

The SG Centre of Expertise in Appraisal and Evaluation was established in 2024 to ensure that we learn which SG’s policies and interventions work and if they offer value for money. The intern will lead on a project(s) in relation to advancing the SG’s approach to evaluation. Examples of these projects include: carrying out an SG staff Appraisal and Evaluation Skills […]

Transforming our understanding of future need and demand for social care

The intern would have the opportunity to provide their skills and expertise to a multi-disciplinary analytical team on a time-limited, high profile project to improve our understanding of future social care need in Scotland. The intern will be based in the Social Care Analytical Unit, which has a mix of operational researchers, social researchers, statisticians and economists. The Unit works closely with […]