Your Data Science Journey Starts Here

Join the Bureau of Statistics' 2nd Annual Internship Program

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Competitive Interns

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Months of Intensive Experience

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Unforgettable Opportunity

About the Program

The Bureau of Statistics, Guyana's national authority on statistical information, is seeking the next generation of data pioneers. This program is a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in data analysis, statistical methodologies, and real-world project work. You won't just learn theory; you will contribute to projects of national importance, from initial data collection in the field to final analysis in the office.

Are You the Right Fit?

Eligible Fields of Study

We are looking for students with a strong quantitative background from a wide range of disciplines. Your passion for data is what matters most.

Educational Pathways

Candidates must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education through one of these routes.

The Two-Month Internship Journey

Phase 1: September

Intensive R Training & Project Immersion

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Phase 2: October

Fieldwork & Hands-On Data Collection

In the first month, you will dive deep into data analysis with R, learning to clean, manipulate, and visualize data. You'll immediately apply these skills to a real project at the Bureau.

The second month takes you out of the office for at least 10 days of essential fieldwork. You'll experience the data collection process firsthand, observing survey methods and ensuring data quality from the source.

What You Will Gain

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R Proficiency

Master a leading tool for data analysis and visualization.

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Real-World Application

Apply statistical methods to actual national datasets.

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Fieldwork Experience

Understand the challenges of primary data collection.

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Professional Environment

Gain experience in a leading government statistical agency.

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End-to-End Understanding

See the full lifecycle of official statistics production.

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Certificate of Completion

A valuable credential for your data science career.