A new programme aimed at improving digital skills is launching in Winchester.

Winchester City Council is introducing the Essential Digital Skills development programme on Monday, October 7, to tackle digital exclusion.

The programme, in partnership with WorkAdvisor Ltd, aims to help Winchester district residents of all ages and circumstances overcome challenges they may be facing, build resilience, improve confidence and gain support in developing critical digital skills.

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For more information, go to winchester.gov.uk/business/employment/get-into-work.

The programme has received £50,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Cllr Lucille Thompson, cabinet member for business and culture, said: "Research tells us that the Winchester district suffers from the digital divide and digital poverty just as much as other parts of the country.

"The Essential Digital Skills development programme is a great initiative that tackles the root causes of digital exclusion and will help our residents to get online safely and securely to discover all that digital has to offer, from keeping in touch with friends and relatives to applying for a job."

Philip Price, director of WorkAdvisor Ltd, said: "Residents will experience how to search and apply for jobs, as well as some fun things.

"There will be the opportunity for free progression courses and self-paced learning for all."