Greater Manchester Combined Authority, GB leads digital inclusion pilot for Salford care leavers
Greater Manchester Combined Authority, GB Digital Inclusion
Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Salford City Council introduced the program based on data showing 3,900 youths are digitally excluded after leaving foster care. The one-year pilot provides free data plans and mobile devices to 40 qualifying residents. Participants receive free digital skills training needed for personal and professional success. Authority officials will use lessons from the Salford pilot in the development of similar programs for other local councils.
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New pilot launched to address digital poverty for care leavers in Salford - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
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