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19:05:2010

May Gurney invests in training in South Devon

A Hele-based training company has received vital funding from May Gurney to teach people essential computer skills to improve their chances of getting a job.

Hele Hub CIC has been given a £5,000 donation from The May Gurney Foundation to fund a series of IT courses to teach novices how to navigate a computer. Those set to benefit include parents, people returning to education after a break or after a long term illness, and the over 50s.

Hele Hub CIC provides cost-effective training courses to increase self-confidence. As well as teaching IT skills, the funding will also ensure that crèches can be run alongside the classes so that parents with childcare needs can attend.

Kym Lee, training development director at Hele Hub CIC, said: “This donation means the courses can finally get started. We’re using it to pay for staff salaries, crèche facilities and operational costs.

“The project was inspired by the government’s pledge to get another one million people online by 2012. We believe everyone should be given the chance to learn essential IT skills needed for the world of work.”

Janine Daynes, chair of The May Gurney Foundation, said: “Our Foundation supports community based charities and good causes which help young people and the long-term unemployed get into work.

“It focuses on improving opportunities for people in terms of education, self help, health and wellbeing as well as supporting local environment issues.

“Computer skills are essential in this day and age, especially at a time when the job market is so competitive. At May Gurney we’re keen to help people gain confidence through training and development and hope that the learners will benefit through these courses.”

Also benefitting from the latest round of donations from The May Gurney Foundation in Devon are Exeter Community Transport Association, The Ivy Project, and Freedom Social Projects.