The college has been chosen to partner ICS Skills to provide internet training to 4,500 people around the country to tackle the large number of the population who are 'digitally excluded'.
The 'Get Ireland Online' programme is part of the Benefit 3 scheme which has awarded €1.88m for 20 training projects run by community and voluntary groups and not-for-profit organisations across Ireland and aims to upskill 40,000 people. As part of this scheme, the College will ensure 200 people are certified with basic IT skills to prevent them from missing out on opportunities most people now take for granted in Ireland.
Participants will be taught how to make use of the web, send email, use internet telephone services like Skype and do shopping and banking online during three two hour classes.
Everybody will benefit from this training, but it is especially suitable for unemployed people, disadvantaged groups and anyone lacking in basic ICT skills.
The Get Ireland Online programme aims to ensure that no one is left behind as the country gets increasingly digitally savvy
Course titles offered as part of the programme include: Scope of computer applications, Email, internet and communications (skype, web-cams, smart phones), Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube), Health and Data Protection, e-government services, Digital Photography and Introduction to online banking.
Courses start January 30th and will cost €20. For more information about the course, or to register a place for you or someone who could benefit from this training, contact North East College on 041 9898395 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Quelle/Source: Drogheda Independent, 04.01.2012
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