Build Your Digital Skills With Us!

FREE Digital Skills Training for Over 50's

Dates: Thursdays in 2023  *Training is held over 2 weeks, various dates available until the end of August*
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Cost: FREE

How do your digital literacy skills measure up? Learn something new with our Building Digital Skills Training!


In 2023 we are offering FREE 2 week digital skills training for over 50's.


Training will be held in a small group setting (no more than 6 learners) and is suitable for beginners and intermediate learners. Get to know the Be Connected website and all it has to offer and improve your confidence using your device and getting online. As part of this training you can chose topics of your interest to learn more about.


Please bring your device if you have one, if you don't have a device don't worry, we have tablets you can borrow.

Please note this training is held over two weeks on Thursdays. We have several dates to choose from in 2023. Bookings are essential and spaces are limited per session. 

Please contact us to find out more and book you spot. Call
(02) 4032 5500 or email programs@theplacecharlestown.org.au


These training opportunities are made possible through the Be Connected Program which is an Australian government initiative supported by The Good Things Foundation Australia.

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