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Employability at Canterbury College

Employability at Canterbury College

Our Engagement Officers Jake Huggett and Steven Holdcroft attended Canterbury College for their employability day, and led almost 100 students in an interactive workshop on understanding digital skills.

Inspired Friendships in Maidstone

Inspired Friendships in Maidstone

We have been working closely with our friends at Inspired Friendships, a group working and engaging the retired community in Maidstone. Digital Kent has been invited to speak to their community twice now, with plans for many visits in the future!

Community Renewal Fund in Ashford

Community Renewal Fund in Ashford

April saw the first Job Club session at Stanhope Library, with loaned laptops from Digital Kent's Hardware Access Scheme. There are more job clubs planned in Tenterden, with the support of the Community Renewal Fund.

New 'social' broadband tariff launched

New 'social' broadband tariff launched

Sky launches specially discounted 'social tariff' for existing customers. Eligible households could half their monthly broadband bill. Ofcom calls for more 'social tariffs' to help support low-income households.

Online Safety in Swale

Online Safety in Swale

Engagement Officers Brooke Ardley and Jake Huggett had a fantastic morning at the Swale Community and Voluntary Services coffee morning, helping with online safety and digital skills.

Sweets for the Future at St. Simon Stock Catholic School

Sweets for the Future at St. Simon Stock Catholic School

On Wednesday 23rd March 2022, Sam Lain-Rose and Uwaila Uwaechia headed to Maidstone to visit Year 10s and 12s at St Simon Stock Catholic School for their careers event.