WORKERS furloughed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and those who've lost their job permanently, can now benefit from free online courses.
Economy Minister Diane Dodds said her department had partnered with the Open University (OU) to offer a range of free training courses to help people across the north improve their skills and wellbeing.
The OU courses cover digital skills, employability and essential skills. The options include digital literacy, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, leadership, communication, maths and English.
Information is also provided on other free courses available online through the north’s other universities and colleges and a range of other providers.
Minister Dodds said: “These courses are free for everyone and provide an opportunity for individuals to use their time at home to prepare for the future.
“Improving the digital skills of our workforce will also enhance our competitiveness and increase productivity in the long term.”
Information on all of the courses can be accessed at nidirect.gov.uk/articles/online-training-support.
