east lothian works

East Lothian Works – inspiring and supporting individuals and businesses to thrive

East Lothian Works supports and inspires people to fulfil their career goals, develop new and existing skills and help grow their businesses in East Lothian. Our area boasts a wealth of fantastic opportunities across different sectors and is a great place to live and work. We’re here to support and develop talent and businesses to be proud of.

Our team provides expert advice on jobs, training, and skills development. Whatever path you’re taking we’re here to make sure you have the tools you need to succeed. 

Plus, we help those in business or who are getting off the starting blocks, find great talent and grow. We know the current economic climate has created uncertainty. We’re here to help. The way we deliver some of our services may have changed, but East Lothian Works is still providing support, advice, and reassurance.  

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East Lothian Works in partnership with Data Education in Colleges

Data is the Future! Get Ready to Dive into the World of Data Science.

Why Choose Our NPA in Data Science Programme?

At Data Education in Colleges we are delighted to be able to offer 2 fully-funded NPA Data Science courses in conjunction with East Lothian Works.

NPA Data Science – SCQF Level 5 – Introduction to Data Analysis

Start Date: 29.01.2024

Participation options:

Tuesdays: 09:30 – 12:00 – Live online classes, with the option of self-directed learning via recorded tutorials.

Tutor support: optional Saturday in-person drop-ins at Edinburgh College Milton Road, between 09:00 – 12:00

What will I learn?

  • Perfect for beginners.
  • Develop academic skills.
  • Improve data literacy.
  • Get prepared for further studies.
  • Gain essential data skills for various fields.
  • Raise awareness of societal data issues.
Online application – Level 5

Data Skills for All!

Data literacy is crucial in our data-driven world. Join us and become a part of the data revolution! For more information and a link to the online application, click the button above.

NPA Data Science – SCQF Level 6 – Advanced Data Science

Start date: 29.01.2024

Participation options:

Self-directed study, via pre-recorded video tutorials.

Tutor support: Optional online via Teams – Tuesdays 09:00 – 09:30 and 12:00 – 13:30. Optional Saturday in-person drop-ins at Edinburgh College Milton Road 09:00 – 12:00

What will I learn?

  • Ideal for those aspiring for university.
  • Dive deep into AI and big data.
  • Explore the academic side of data science.
  • Enhance computational and statistical thinking.
  • Gain sophisticated data analysis skills.
  • Learn about the importance of data ethics.

Who Can Benefit from This Qualification?

  • Those improving data literacy for various careers.
  • Aspiring data scientists or computer scientists.
  • Individuals seeking data analysis skills before progressing onto the Professional Development Award in Data Science – level 7
Online application – Level 6

Data Skills for All!

Data literacy is crucial in our data-driven world. Join us and become a part of the data revolution! For more information and a link to the online application, click the button above.