Slides for event

1. Digital
Champions

2. The Digital World We Live In
• Government services are increasingly
becoming ‘digital by default’
• It is predicted that soon 90% of jobs will
require some form of digital capacity
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3. Digital Exclusion
• Digital exclusion is the inability to access online products or
services or to use simple forms of digital technology
• This makes it difficult to access necessary information and services
• In some cases this can contribute to loneliness and isolation
• It can also leave people financially worse off and/or less likely to
find work
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4. 4
Lack of skills and
confidence
Lack of access to
infrastructure eg
fast broadband
Financial
barriers – cost of
devices and cost
of internet
access
Learning or
physical
disabilities
Lack of
motivation and
aspirations
Common Causes of Digital Exclusion

5. What is a Digital Champion?
• Someone who is trained to help others to
use technology and get the most out of
being online
• They help a wide range of people to build
their confidence and skills
• Does not need to be an IT whizz. While it
helps to have basic computer skills, the
main criteria is a willingness to help others
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6. 6
Online security,
banking and
money
Finding and
applying for jobs
Using
government
services online
Keeping in touch
by e-mail
Help people with things like:

7. How does it work?
• Use your voluntary days – this can be
split up over several sessions
• Meet learners for one to one sessions
in the office or help at events and
drop-in sessions
• Provide support tailored to the
individual
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8. What support will be
provided?
• You will become part of the Digital
Champions Network
• The online portal includes training,
discussion forums, session plans and
templates, practical support and advice and
a host of useful links, videos and guides
• The Community Partnerships Team are
here to support you
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9. What are the benefits?
• Make a difference in peoples lives
• Increase your own digital skills with a range of courses available
• Get experience in teaching
• Increase your confidence
• For those working in back end roles it is an opportunity to meet our residents and get
front line experience
• Add it to your CV/LinkedIn
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10. Register your
interest today!