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Gorbals Digital Inclusion - Gorbals Library

United Kingdom · Glasgow · Local · See the United Kingdom profile

The Learning Centre takes the traditional library concept onto a new level by providing a high-quality range of services which meets the diverse needs of the local community. Launched in 2004 as a result of a study correlating the high level of unemployment of the Gorbal area t

5,000 of 8,000 (60%)
Target group members who improved ICT skills
150
Inhabitants who found a job
Gorbals Digital Inclusion - Gorbals Library

Details

Maturity
Established
Promoter
Glasgow Life — website
Type
Service
Status
Ongoing
Target groups
Unemployed and those facing social problems
People reached
5000
People targeted
8000
Period
2003-12-31
Keywords
library, learning centre, ICT, unemployed, digital inclusion, digital skills

Context

Launched in 2004 following research linking high Gorbals-area (Glasgow) unemployment to low ICT access and skills, this GBP1.1 million library and learning centre (now managed by Glasgow Life) delivers ICT training alongside an employability hub, part of a network of 35 Learndirect Scotland-branded centres.

Results

Of a potential target group of 8,000, more than 60% (5,000) improved their ICT skills (85% of them had no ICT skills at all beforehand); 60 community centres were also supported to acquire ICT skills, and 150 inhabitants found a job.

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