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Supporting economists in the Civil Service. GES is part of the Civil Service .
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.
Information for potential suppliers about the Government Economic Service (GES) Degree Apprenticeship Programme (DAP) including how to bid for the contract.
The Gender in the GES initiative promotes gender diversity in economics. We aim to increase female participation in economics in government and academia.
The Technical Framework 2022 sets out the high-level technical standards, knowledge and skills required to be a Government Economic Service Member.
Guidance on how to become a member of the Government Economic Service and the types of membership that are offered
After spending nine years as Joint Head of the GES, Sam is excited to continue to lead the economics profession as the sole Head.
Consultation on a proposed 4-year degree level apprenticeship which aims to create a new career route to becoming a professional economist.
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