IT Essentials
IT Essentials provides digital inclusion/IT support from disadvantaged ethnic minority men/women in Bradford who have suffered the consequences of Covid-19, to tackle lack of connectivity, digital exclusion, loneliness and isolation.
Course summary
Level
Intermediate
Duration
10 weeks
Location
QED Foundation (Bradford) & Sangat Centre (Keighley)
About the course
This project will directly benefit ethnic minority men and women, their children and families (mainly of Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage), asylum seekers and refugees living in Bradford who are digitally excluded. Courses will address their multiple barriers to digital inclusion, including: disconnection from everyday life; lack of digital devices, IT support and internet connectivity; disengagement from essential services; unemployment, during the very low income, poor mental health, no/low English skills and relationship breakdown.
What is the course for: IT Skills
What are eligibility requirements: Aged 19+, disadvantaged ethnic minority communities in Bradford
When does the course start: November 2024
Days & times of the course: TBC
What you’ll learn
The programme impact will also benefit families, as parents will be able to support their children with school work once they become digitally skilled, confident and motivated to use of IT themselves. It is intended to further empower them to develop basic digital skills
FAQ’s
I would like to know more information about this course.
Please call 01274 545000, our friendly staff will be able to advise you and provide you with details of this course.
Does this course cover travel costs
This depends on the course and if we have funding available for travel costs. Please speak to receptionist who can let you know if this course includes travel costs. Please note travel costs only cover public transport, usually bus fare.
Where is QED based?
We are based in Bradford City centre, near Primark side of Broadway. Please click the link below for directions.
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