The Data Lab Academy

It takes more than good academic and technical skills to get your foot on the first rung of your career in data science. To get that dream job, you also need to be able to communicate well, have real-world experience and a good set of contacts. Employers are seeking candidates who are innovative, ethical and employable. This is where The Data Lab Academy comes in. The Academy offers a programme of workshops, networking events, master classes and a residential ‘innovation’ challenge. You participate in the programme alongside your academic studies and earn ‘digital badges’ to demonstrate your capabilities in networking, employability, ethics and innovation. The programme also offers the opportunity to apply for a paid industrial placement, which will put you in a very strong position to get the best possible graduate job. We work with partners across the private, public and third sector who support the programme in variety of ways including hosting industry placement. We are always on the lookout for new partners who are interested in working with us to boost the data talent pipeline in Scotland.