Spring into new skills

THIS season, try something new at Haddon Community Learning Centre with a range of training, courses and workshops on offer.

The spring course guide includes sessions such as computer training, first aid and food handling courses, and more creative workshops about growing herbs, making vision boards and baking sourdough.

Centre assistant manager Rick Bushell teaches the Develop Your Online Presence course and he said the program is about lessening the digital divide.

“There are many areas where there are issues on society with segregation and one of those areas is what we call the digital divide,” he said.

“What we’re trying to do is bridge some of that gap.

“There are lots of people out in the community that have great business ideas, but the digital side is often one area that may not be an area of expertise.”

The course runs each Friday, and participants learn about digital marketing tools and creating a digital marketing strategy.

Elly Glenton completed the course last term, and she said it is suitable for people of all ages and stages of life.

“It’s not just young or old, it’s really across the board for everyone to be able to be included in it,” she said.

“The bite sized chunk every week of two and a half hours was an easy commitment to be able to manage.”

Mr Bushell, who has more than 30 years’ experience with small businesses, said he hopes to create a business hub at the centre where owners can connect, even after finishing a course.

To view the course guide, visit the Haddon Community Learning Centre website.

Enrolments can be made in-person at the centre, by calling 03 5342 7050 or emailing [email protected].