Thursday, August 10, 2006

Projects Approved

6 Months in and we currently have 3 projects approved in NPT and Ystradgynlais. These are:

  • Riverside Centre Networking, applied for by Upper Afan Communities First
    • Connection of computers in centre to open up access for community groups and new users who use the centre.
    • Increase engagement with IT in the Centre and allow open access to equipment throughout the building.
    • Net nanny security to allow youth to use equipment safely and positively.
  • DCN – Digital Community Network, partnership application by ARC Centre (Swansea), DOVE Centre (Onllwyn), Amman Valley Enterprise (Tairgwaith), Glynneath Training Centre (Glynneath)
    • Allows for the continutation of Technical Support for the delivery of degree courses in the centres.
    • Introduces PC Clinics into areas to support communties and train volunteers.
    • Introduction of Digital Outreach Worker to ensure people attend PC Clinic and get involved in centres activities around technology.
  • Youth Web Page Design, applied for by Amman Valley Enterprise for Easter Holidays
    • 6 day course for Youth to enjoy designing and creating web pages for them to develop and maintain.
    • Attracted 6 youths some of which did not have regular access to equipment.

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