For many people, job searching today means going online; creating accounts, managing emails, uploading CVs and completing applications. But, for those who have never had to do this before, the…
British Gas Scam – Why basic digital skills matter more than ever
“I’ve had a scam email saying it’s from British Gas, a link to click here for a rebate, so I forwarded it to report@phishing.gov.uk to report it. If I didn’t come to…
Daniel’s story – a new career in tech
We love it when Digital Champions share that they’ve achieved a goal, and even better when it’s tech related! Daniel started volunteering with us as a Digital Champion in November…
Safer Internet Day at Starting Point with CDL Software: Learning to Stay Safe Online
Starting Point marked Safer Internet Day with an informative and engaging session delivered by cyber security experts Sam and Tina from CDL Software. It was a busy session, with 12…
Online Harms at Reddish Vale Parent’s Evening
On Thursday night, we were invited along to Year 8 Parent’s Evening at a Reddish Vale Secondary School to talk all things digital & technology but more specifically to chat…
Progress looks very different when you are untying digital knots
This week we delivered the first session of our new course, Applying for Jobs in a Digital World. Funded by CDL Software and delivered at our Starting Point Learning Hub in…
Digital Champions, Real Impact: our work with Defence Medical Welfare Service
Over the past few weeks, we have had the absolute pleasure of working with Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) to deliver Digital Champion training and honestly, it’s been one of…
Concluding the Starting Point Series: Online Harms – A Guide for Grandparents
Throughout January, our new Learning Hub in Woodley has been buzzing with conversation, curiosity and connection as we delivered three workshops: Online Harms – A Guide for Grandparents, funded by Autotrader. …
Feeling Locked Out of Work in a Digital World
Recently, one of our learners told us about the situation his family is facing as his partner prepares to leave her job. She has worked as a store manager in…
Reconnecting and moving forward thanks to friendly faces and the databank
This week, someone we supported last year popped in to our new building for a quick chat as he needed some support with mobile data. He had previously received a…
