How digital can help older people into employment.

Paul Davies

Peters Story

Where to begin? A few things to keep in mind.

Motivation – To undertake learning and continue learning.Individual Attention – Perhaps not present in a previous learning experiencesUnderstanding the relevance of learning – How learning impacts upon aspects of their life.Paced Learning - dislike of the prescribed nature of a previous learning experiencesConfidence / peace of mind – That personal circumstance are respected.Participant led - where the interests of an individual sets the agenda for what they learn.Continuous flexibility - There can be no one size fits all and centres need to adopt a fluid approach and go with the flow.Local facilities – People may not travel – source alternatives.

Alan

Gerald

Why its so important

“Of course I need a salary, its vital, but I need my pride just

as much.”“When you see what new

things you can learn, anything seems possible.”

Consider the C.V

Consider the C.V

Individuals will find their own digital voices. Don’t Underestimate

“We’ve had this idea……”

Own a static caravan

But both lost jobs.

Vista Print

“We have years of skills between us, we want to share them with everyone.”

Don’t have to do it alone

Margrove Park Digital VillageAnd moving to more social and economic activity

Peer support and continuous progression – Learn My Way provides building blocks.

Allow people to learn for themselves what is possible

Develop processes that take individual intereststhrough to wider results.

Digitally Enabled Citizens = Digital Communities

Thank YouPaul Davies - 01287 626432 or 07724 168 699