Service users at homeless hostel, Pendinas, in Bangor are working on the development of critical IT skills thanks to a donation of two PCs by BT.
The North Wales Housing-managed hostel previously had no IT equipment, meaning all forms, job applications and correspondence had to be completed by hand or using external PCs. Through support by staff, service users are now able to develop basics IT skills, which will help them as they continue to make the journey back towards independent living.
Else Lyon, Hostel Manager at Pendinas said:
“IT skills are critical in today’s society and the wider jobs market. With funding already incredibly strained, there is no way that we could afford to purchase any equipment, so this donation has been fantastic.”
“Our association with BT came via the Business in the Community initiative. BT has offered some extremely considerate support that will have a lasting and positive effect on the often vulnerable people we work with, including this amazing donation, as well as the opportunity for our service users to carry out work placements.”
“We consider support such as this as invaluable and helps give our service users a much needed helping hand.”
Geraint Strello, BT regional manager, said:
“BT understands the importance of having IT skills and access to IT equipment and are pleased to support the work done by North Wales Housing. We hope these PCs will be of real value and help the service users at the hostel.”
