Free computer courses for parents

Four free computer taster courses are being held at the Sunnybank Children's Centre for parents and carers who have children aged under five.

The courses on offer are:

Desk Top Publishing, Thursday 4th May 12.45 - 2.45pm
PowerPoint Thursday 11th May 12.45 - 2.45pm
Internet Thursday 18th May 12.45 - 2.45pm
Introduction to computers Thursday 1St June 12.45 - 2.45pm

The courses will run at the Sunnybank Children's Centre, Overdale Avenue, Worsbrough Dale. The courses are free to anyone registered to Sunnybank Children's Centre. Places on all sessions are limited and need to be booked in advance. To book a place on any of the courses or to register with the Children's Centre, call 01226 294604.

Moira Wilson, Sunnybank's Career Pathways Adviser said: "Computer skills are key for so many jobs in today's workplace. Without these skills the choice of jobs available can be quite limited. We are providing these courses in a fun and relaxed way while giving people skills that they can take away with them and use to better their career opportunities.

"Throughout the year we will be running more courses from Sunnybank Children's Centre. We aim to provide courses which parents and carers will find fun and useful in their search for work. If any parent or carer in the area is thinking about returning to work or learning contact me for a chat."

The courses have been organised by Sunnybank in partnership with the Kendray Resource Centre.

For further information on any of the courses offered or to speak to Moira about careers, training and volunteering please call 01226 294604 or drop into the Sunnybank Children's Centre on any Wednesday between 9.30am and 12.30pm.

Sunnybank Children's Centre is for families living in Kendray, Bank End, Worsbrough Dale, Worsbrough Bridge, Stairfoot and Ward Green who have children under five years old.

Parents and carers who live in the area and have not yet joined should call 01226 294 604 to register.

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Issued by Zoe Tolman, Press Office, Tel: (01226) 773442
Email: zoetolman@barnsley.gov.uk