One of the aims of this project is to help the people of Shropshire to get online. So how can they do that?
Below you will find a list of locations to get online. There are also many resources available to help get someone online.
Firstly people can contact us. The Community Council of Shropshire, where we are based, is a UK Online Centre and we can help people take their first steps online here in one to one sessions or in small groups. You can download our UK Online Centre leaflet here and our contact details are shown on the right. We dont have set opening times, give us a call to discuss your needs.
You might not be able to get to us or maybe you feel another option more appropriate. Give us a call and we will find you the most suitable option.
Shropshire Broadplaces
This network of 36 Community IT facilities located throughout Shropshire was originally set up as part of the ‘Switch on Shropshire’ project. They offer local residents, businesses and visitors access to broadband, computers and a range of other equipment, sometimes free, often at very low cost. Read more
Shropshire Council’s Adult and Community Learning
They provide a wide range of day and evening classes as well as midweek, weekend and holiday courses. Mainly from the Gateway Centre in Shrewsbury. Whatever your age or background, everyone is welcome to take part in lifelong learning, developing key skills and gaining new experiences. Read more. Find the latest computer courses leaflet here (note its over 6.44 Mb so may take a few seconds to load)
Walford & North Shropshire College
Walford and North Shropshire College specialise in providing the widest choice of A Levels, full-time and part-time courses as well as apprenticeships. They work with young people, employers, mature students and the business community to enhance the provision of education for adults in Shropshire. They are running various IT related courses including ‘Intro in IT’ taster sessions. Please see course details here.
AgeUK cources
Age UK Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin (previously Age Concern) run Computer Training for Absolute Beginners. Courses are held in Telford (Ketley, Hadley and Woodside), Shrewsbury (town centre, Castlefields and Meole Brace) and Ludlow. Small daytime classes of four students. Cost £14 for a course of four two hour classes.
We will be adding to this list all the time. If you know of initiatives, facilities or any other resources helpful here, please let us know via info@getshropshireonline.co.uk
Private Tutors
There are a number of private tutors working throughout Shropshire. Details will be posted as we get them.
As with all the content on this website, please let us know about any resources, activities and initiatives that could be listed here, email us at info@getshropshireonline.co.uk, phone us (details top right) or use the comment box below.