Melton Borough Council are supporting residents requiring digital support, starting in the village of Bottesford on Thursday 24th July.
Read more Rural Connection Drop-In Sessions launched in Melton!
The Federation of Small Businesses, in partnership with Microsoft, will deliver free webinars offering support to make the most of the opportunities which digital technology currently offers.
Read more Free digital skills support for SMEs available in June
Is your business ready for AI? Find out – join the free AI Readiness Programme from the Code Institute and the Business Gateway Growth Hub.
Read more Free support for Leicester and Leicestershire businesses: Assess your AI readiness
Applications are open for the CityFibre Community Fund (CFCF) Small Grants programme. Funding of up to £1,500 is available for not-for-profit organisations tackling digital exclusion.
Read more Small grants available for community projects addressing digital barriers
Building Digital UK (BDUK) has published an update on the delivery of Project Gigabit and their procurement pipeline.
Read more Project Gigabit progress update – November 2024
A free two-part course is being held in October for those looking to improve their computer skills.
Read more Brush up on your IT skills for free!
Do you have an old laptop computer in need of a new home? Donate it by Tuesday 3 September!
Read more Give your unwanted laptop to a new home
Over 40 locations can now benefit from gigabit-capable connections.
Read more Pupils and communities benefit from supercharged rural broadband
The Digital Poverty Alliance have expanded their ‘tech4youth’ scheme into Charnwood, Melton and Hinckley & Bosworth, meaning 11-19 years old in these areas can apply for a free laptop, along with support with internet connectivity and digital skills. The initiative had initially only been open to young people in North West Leicestershire.
Read more Digital inclusion scheme extended across Leicestershire – applications are still open!
The 2024/25 adult learning programme from GoLearn, Leicestershire County Council’s Adult Learning Service, launched on Monday 1st July, with a 30% Early Bird Discount available on fee-paying courses till 7pm on Monday 30th September 2024.
Read more GoLearn! digital skills courses open for enrolments with 30% discount available