Build everyday IT skills
Learn to use a computer, send emails, complete online forms and stay safer online.
Digital inclusion. Confidence. Opportunity.
Digital skills and mentoring.
A stronger next chapter.
YouCan is developing practical IT training and one-to-one mentoring for adults with convictions, including people leaving prison, and former Armed Forces personnel.
Our aim is to help people use everyday online services, build independence and prepare for education, training or work.
We’re developing our first programme. Learner places are intended to be free through grant funding. Register your interest to hear when places become available. Dates are still to be confirmed.
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What we do
Practical learning, with personal support.
Our planned programme brings together three areas of support.
Build confidence with a mentor
Set personal goals, practise at your own pace and work through barriers with one-to-one encouragement.
Prepare for your next step
Develop a CV, search for opportunities and build digital confidence for work, education or further training.
Who we support
A place to build
your next chapter.
For adults across London and surrounding areas, with service bases in Bexley and Southwark.
People with convictions
Including people leaving prison who want to develop digital skills, rebuild confidence and explore new opportunities.
Former Armed Forces personnel
For veterans who want to refresh their IT skills and feel more confident with everyday digital tasks in civilian life.
Learning with encouragement
Space to practise.
Support to progress.
You do not need to be confident with technology to take the first step. Our planned approach combines practical learning in small groups with one-to-one mentoring.
How the programme will work →For funders & partners
Help make the
programme possible.
We are seeking £50,000–£60,000 for a 12-month first phase supporting approximately 30 adults with convictions: six months focused on training and mentoring, followed by six months of progression support and evaluation.