Good Things Foundation

Having the skills & confidence to get online is crucial. 90% of jobs are only advertised online - yet our recent poll shows over a quarter of people aren’t confident using the internet to compete for jobs. ❌💼 Shopping online can save you an average of £3.29 per purchase - yet one in 10 people aren’t confident managing finances online. ❌🛒 And a staggering 61% of people worry about the security of their personal details online, holding them back from making the most of the internet. ❌🔒 To spotlight these challenges, TV personality Gail Porter took on the challenge of living without basic digital skills or access, experiencing the isolation 8.5 million people in the UK currently face. With #GetOnlineWeek just around the corner, over 900 community events will help people across the UK to boost their digital skills, feel safer online and access new opportunities. Watch our full film covering Gail's journey (ending in National Digital Inclusion Network member Digital Skills Hub !), along with our latest findings on how the cost of living crisis is impacting the digitally excluded, on our website: https://lnkd.in/eVNBCuG9

With the launch of #GetOnlineWeek, we also launched... bus ads!🚌 These ads will be displayed around London, Manchester and Birmingham until Monday 28 October. Our aim is to help people lacking digital skills or connectivity to find the local support they need. If you see any while you're out and about, make sure to take photos and tag us in them! 👀

As we near the end of #GetOnlineWeek, we want to thank the many, many organisations that are running events, showing support, and helping more people get connected! For hubs like Starting Point Community Learning Partnership, campaigns like Get Online Week help them reach more people and strengthen community support. If you're a community organisation and want to support more people to get online, join Starting Point in becoming a member of the National Digital Inclusion Network👇 https://bit.ly/3ZSoBMG

This year, we've had over 570 Digital Inclusion Hubs in our National Digital Inclusion Network hosting over 1,000 events during #GetOnlineWeek! 🎉 From tech tea parties and digital drop-ins, to live learning streams and reminiscing about past technology. There's also been events on online safety, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health! Thank you to everyone who has hosted an event - together are helping tens of thousands get the skills and confidence they need to navigate the digital world. 🌐 There's still more events happening over the next few days - find out what's happening to help people get online in your area at https://lnkd.in/gJyZahQE.

What would you do if you didn't have digital access? What would your life be like if you didn't know how to navigate technology or the internet? TV Personality Gail Porter took on the challenge to experience what it's like to be digitally excluded. Unplugging for a week left her feeling frustrated, lonely and alienated. That's the reality for 8.5 million people that lack basic digital skills in the UK today. Over 1,000 local events are being held across the nation #GetOnlineWeek by community centres, libraries, charities, colleges, NHS Trusts and more, helping digitally excluded people gain digital skills and confidence close to home. What are 5 things you couldn't do without digital? Tell us in a social media post using the hashtag #ConnectIn5 this #GetOnlineWeek!

Many people often feel unsure about AI. For #GetOnlineWeek, we want more people to feel confident about Artificial Intelligence. Anyone can join our free, live event this morning where, with our friends at Accenture UK & Ireland, we'll be helping people better understand what AI is, what it can do, and busting some myths. Tune in today at 10:30👇 https://bit.ly/3zQ0xjc

A lack of digital confidence and skills is costing people money and job opportunities. Our new polling findings, conducted just before #GetOnlineWeek, underscore the urgent need for digital skills to help people navigate modern life safely and confidently, especially as more services and opportunities move online. You can read more about it in The Independent 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFwDRjGM

Over 1,000 events are happening across the UK this #GetOnlineWeek! These events enable Digital Inclusion Hubs like Swansea MAD to empower people with digital skills & confidence by exploring new online opportunities. Signpost someone you know to a free community event this week👇 https://lnkd.in/gJyZahQE

2 million households in the UK don't have internet access.🌐 This #GetOnlineWeek, we're helping people find affordable internet for their homes so that no one is left behind. Anyone can join our free live learning event this morning where we'll be sharing tips and alternatives for finding affordable options for staying connected. Whether it's for you or someone you know, tune in live today at 11:30 👇 https://bit.ly/4dPfUpY

In a spotlight on digital exclusion leading up to #GetOnlineWeek, TV personality Gail Porter embarked on a challenge: live without basic digital skills or access for one week. Gail finished her journey in a digital skills session at Digital Skills Hub in Boscombe, where she met the inspiring Ann. Once burdened by fears of online scams and apprehensive about banking online, Ann sought help from Digital Skills Hub to build her knowledge and confidence. Not only did Ann overcome her fears after completing courses on our free learning platform, Learn My Way - she felt empowered to help others and became a Learn My Way digital champion! Watch Gail's full interview with Ann and read about her story here: https://lnkd.in/enxSaYuG