Be part of the AbilityNet and BT Group partnership delivering a nationwide programme of group and 1:1 training sessions designed to upskill disabled and digitally excluded people aged 65 and above. These sessions ensure that disabled and older people have the confidence and skills they need to make the most of life in the digital world.
Visit the AbilityNet website to learn more about our vision of a digital world accessible to all.

• Support the development of the current bank of training resources for group and 1:1 sessions to support older and disabled people with digital skills.
• Engage and network with local Community Partners e.g. charities, local authorities, healthcare providers, who will benefit from the Digital Skills training offer that AbilityNet can provide.
• Support with the organising and scheduling of training dates, times and locations with the Community Partners, maximising participation at group sessions.
• Nurture on-going relationships with Community Partners to ensure future referral paths.
• Deliver in person training sessions in groups and 1:1 settings at different venues around your region.
• Deliver remote (online) training sessions (via Zoom or Teams) with groups and individuals.
• Support people over the age of 65 and/or disabled people to improve their digital literacy skills to cover things such as: an introduction to tech, an introduction to the internet, how to use email, using various Apps for Apple, Android or Windows and how to stay safer online.
• Motivate learners to participate in the training sessions to overcome fears and barriers to engage in everyday technology such as smart phones, Tablets, Laptop, and other technology.
• Ensure completion of registration forms and surveys by attendees to track the success and impact of the sessions.
• Support the collation of stats and feedback before and after the training sessions including surveying Community Partners and individuals.
• Support with the production of case studies to bring the project stories to life.
• Liaise with local volunteers and corporate partners to support the training sessions and older individuals.
• To travel outside of your selected region to support with ad-hoc events.