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By Access IT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the SOLAS Reach Programme, registered charity Access I.T. is delighted to have been able to bring essential digital skills to residents throughout Waterford City and County and would like to extend sincere congratulations to all the students who successfully completed the Digital Skills Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access I.T.\u2019s mission is to close the digital divide and ensure that everyone has access to I.T. training. Thanks to the support of the SOLAS Reach fund, Access IT has delivered over ten courses on Laptops and Smartphones. These 7-week courses were available free of charge to anyone who felt they could benefit from a beginner I.T. course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants in the courses gained a solid foundation and a basic understanding of the many potential uses of their PCs or Smartphones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access IT is committed to making digital literacy accessible to all and empowering our community with the skills needed in today’s digital world. If you or someone you know would like to join one of the many classes throughout Waterford, please contact Access IT at 051-590873 or email info@accessit.ie<\/a>. www.accessit.ie<\/a> \u00a0Let’s continue to bridge the digital divide together!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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