Roxana Ghita, Project Coordinator at the Digital Skills Academy, shares information about free computer courses:
“Our free Use I.T. courses aim to support unemployed people in Edinburgh. The Digital Skills Academy’s Use I.T. programme offers basic IT training for unemployed people. It has been developed by Cre8te Opportunities in collaboration with City of Edinburgh Council and Job Centre Plus to address a gap in IT skills. I have given below some information that explains what the programme is about. Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Who is it aimed at?
The programme is aimed at people who have been unemployed for up to 1 year and who lack the basic skills needed for today’s job market.
It offers a combination of 2 key modules:
- Based on Microsoft Standard Digital Literacy course it offers an introduction to the computing environment covering basic IT skills.
- Practical job search skills for job hunting including use of job search engines, online CVs, online network, social networking and application forms
What is involved?
- 5 sessions lasting approximately 3 hours
- Individuals can complete the course at their own pace
- Self-study between sessions if wished
- People can join at any point – roll on/roll off
- Assessment is made of their current skills
- Action plan is formed to make sure the key skills areas are covered
- Delivered in a group setting
- Receive 1 to 1 support from an IT Trainer
Qualifications?
Clients will have the opportunity to sit a 30 question Microsoft certificated test. However, all progress will be recorded and acknowledged.
Where and When?
Delivered in existing CEC Community Learning and Developing venues in locations across Edinburgh. Courses are available on weekdays, morning or afternoon.
Referrals
It is easy to refer people on – just phone me on 0131 661 888 and I can make a booking there and then.
Also visit our website at www.digitalskillsacademy.org.uk
and see leaflet for details:
