Torus Foundation is the charitable arm of Torus and EDT now provide IT and Digital Inclusion training to tenants of Torus / Liverpool Mutual Homes - and the wider community - at nine separate Torus Foundation locations across the city. Download an at-a-glance weekly training schedule here (right click - save target/link as) Participants are shown how to use computers and the Internet to help with online activities such as using email - searching for work with Find A Job - managing Universal Credit - accessing and using the Torus Foundation, LMH and City Council websites - and using Property Pool Plus.
Additionally, tenants who wish to extend their IT knowledge are shown how to work with Microsoft Office / Word / Excel / to create letters, documents and simple home-budgeting spreadsheets.
All are welcome from beginners to advanced users - including those who have Tablets / ipads and other devices but are not yet quite sure how to use them! Sessions take place in the two main LMH offices (The Observatory and Clubmoor) and also in the LMH IT Hubs that have been established at various outreach centres in the city. (See timetable for latest times and locations)
Core Learning Modules:
- Introduction to Word Processing
- Beginners Internet and Email
- Working with Microsoft Word
- Combined Microsoft Word and Internet Exercises
- Advanced Internet Exercises
- LMH Connect 24/7 Module
Optional Learning Modules:
- Getting to know Universal Jobmatch
- Getting to know Property Pool Plus
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel
- Make the most of your Tablet
- Working with Digital Cameras
- Using ipods and MP3 players
- Introduction to Social Networking
For more information contact Kevin Kirby (0151) 298 2478
email: kevin.kirby@edt.org.uk
or use the enquiry form below
