News: Businesses and charities invited to Google training session

Local MP John Healey is hosting a training session for small businesses and charities with internet giant Google on October 15.

The online event will be an opportunity for small businesses to discuss the challenges they’re facing following the pandemic, and to get tailored advice on reaching more people online.

Wentworth & Dearne MP, John said: “The pandemic has been really tough for small businesses, and many have had to adapt very quickly and carry out more transactions online to survive.

“I want to hear from businesses and charities in the constituency about any help they need as we open up again, and I want to help them access free advice from Google on how they can grow.”

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Google’s Digital Garage is a non-profit nationwide project that aims to provide people with the skills needed to succeed in the digital age, from how to develop their web presence, grow their business or charities online, improve their career prospects or just build their confidence by using online tools for the first time.

The programme from Google delivers free digital skills training via an online learning platform. This platform provides individuals with a tailored training plan to learn digital skills, completely for free.

The interactive webinar hosted by John will be led by a Google trainer who will provide tips and tricks on improving organisations’ digital marketing strategies, as well as tailored advice for businesses and charities who want to grow and reach more customers online.

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News: Google bus back in Rotherham

Free digital training for start-ups will be on offer again as the Google Digital Garage bus returns to Rotherham.

As part of its Google's Digital Garage initiative, the bus is stopping at over 30 locations to offer free workshops and face-to-face coaching on anything from websites to online marketing and beyond.

The bus will be parked up outside Rotherham Council's Riverside House in the town centre on Monday December 4. It is also set to return to Effingham Street outside Halifax and Boots on December 14 and 15.

Google's Digital Garage is temporarily based in the former Early Learning Centre building in Pinstone Street in Sheffield city centre. The tech giant's first high street store is the venue for a range of digital skills courses. Attendees can learn the vital skills needed to succeed in the digital age, from how to develop their web presence, grow their business or charities online, improve their career prospects or just build their confidence by using online tools for the first time.

On Monday, businesses can take advantage of the Introduction to Digital Advertising course to learn about search, social and display advertising and how to get started with advertising a business.

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Further workshop session for small businesses are scheduled for later in the month. Google workshops include topics such as "Get Your Business Visible on Google," "Social Media Strategy" and "Build a Digital Marketing Plan." One to one coaching is also avaialable and the tech giant also runs a five-week course ideal for anyone dreaming of starting their own business.

Cllr. Chris Read, Leader of Rotherham Council, said: "The Google Digital Garage Bus visiting Rotherham is a fantastic opportunity for residents to gain new skills and knowledge, whether they're just starting out online or want to make sure they and their family are safe online. It’s also a great benefit for local businesses to see how they can reach more customers and increase their business potential.

"The Council is pleased to be able to offer this training in partnership with a world-renowned organisation, making sure residents and businesses get relevant, top advice."

Alice Mansergh, director of Google Marketing Solutions for UK and Ireland, added: "Google's products and free digital training are a growth engine for people and businesses up and down the country. So if you live in the South Yorkshire region and you want to boost your career, or turbocharge your business, please join us at our Digital Garage bus and talk to our experts. We can help you connect to new customers, help boost your productivity or improve your employability no matter what field you work in."

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News: Find the Google bus in Rotherham town centre

Free digital training for start-ups will be on offer at a unique location tomorrow as the Google Digital Garage bus tour visits Rotherham town centre.

As part of its Google's Digital Garage initiative, the bus is stopping at over 30 locations to offer free workshops and face-to-face coaching on anything from websites to online marketing and beyond.

The mobile exhibition centre will be based in Effingham Square on Friday from 10am to 5pm, providing an opportunity for new and recently launched businesses to meet with Google staff and find out about the Google Garage based in Sheffield, plus other valuable support services.

Google's Digital Garage is temporarily based in the former Early Learning Centre building in Pinstone Street in Sheffield city centre. The tech giant's first high street store is the venue for a range of digital skills courses. Attendees can learn the vital skills needed to succeed in the digital age, from how to develop their web presence, grow their business or charities online, improve their career prospects or just build their confidence by using online tools for the first time.

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Alina Dimofte, digital skills policy lead at Google, said: "Following our ongoing success in getting people engaged and learning via our high street Digital Garages in Sheffield and Birmingham, we wanted to make our training even more accessible, so have started the bus tour to take training right to people's doorsteps."

In last year's Tech City report, Sheffield and Rotherham were identified as one of 27 digital tech clusters in the UK, and used as a case study evidencing growth in the UKs digital tech economy. In the report, there were 14,313 digital tech jobs in Rotherham and Sheffield pumping £273m Gross Value Added (GVA) into the local economy.

On Saturday, RiDO, the regeneration arm of Rotherham Council, will be offering free start-up advice at Parkgate Shopping from 10am to 4pm through its business support project - "Mighty."

RiDO is a partner in the Launchpad business support programme that forms part of the Sheffield City Region Growth Hub. Funded by the European Regional Development Fund, it provides free help and support to budding entrepreneurs who are thinking of starting their own business, or have started trading within the last two years.

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