After a successful point scheme was run by The Switch in late 2013, Banbury Close Community Centre became a UK on-line centre. The Switch in conjunction with Hyndburn Homes ran free Digital Inclusions days and following on from this well received project they now offer free on line tutorials every week. They are trying to highlight this and encourage people who have never accessed the internet to go along. Improving the understanding of the Internet and getting residents to take part in a more relaxed location is the idea behind this project.
These courses are free and open to anyone who wishes to improve their computing skills. Milnshaw Ward Labour Councillor, Paul Cox, said “this scheme is a great opportunity for local residents to have a go at surfing the web and picking up some on line knowlage” he added “access to the internet can save up to £500 a year using price comparison, plus with 90% of all new jobs requiring some form of computer literacy digital inclusion schemes like this are a vital part of the community”
These open sessions are open to all residents of all ages. Not just Hyndburn Homes tennats. There are a wide range of options available once enrolled, from simple internet access to constructing a new C.V.
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