Industry giant’s digital training programme achieves milestone

Virgin Media O2 Business’ has announced that its Connect More initiative has provided more than 1,200 people with digital skills training. Now in its second year, the programme is aimed at reducing digital exclusion in the UK.

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Discussing the initiative in a statement, a spokesperson said: “Connect More works with community organisations and partners to identify individuals who may benefit from digital skills training and to organise training sessions in local communities.

“At the sessions, which are free to attend, trained company volunteers work one-on-one to help attendees learn how to access and engage with the digital world. While every individual has unique needs, the aim is for each participant to leave with the skills and confidence to shop safely online, communicate digitally with loved ones, and more.”

The volunteers mentioned above include senior technical experts from Virgin Media O2 Business.

According to the company, the programme going into its third year will also offer digital skills training for employability. “This expansion,” continued the spokesperson, “will support individuals in gaining the skills needed to apply for jobs online, with a focus on supporting those in hard-to-reach communities.”