Letters / BT search for internet rangers
BT has launched a search on Shetland to find and reward young people who are helping older generations to embrace the internet.
We’d like your readers to tell us about local schools and children aged under 16 who’re dedicating time and effort to teaching older people basic IT and internet skills.
For many of us, going online is second nature. But those who lack the basic skills to feel confident on the web could miss out on potentially life enhancing benefits.
The BT Internet Rangers Awards seek to recognise young people who are helping to bridge that generational and digital divide. Past winners have shown us that anyone can reap the benefits of the internet, no matter what their age or circumstances.
Four UK national winners will each scoop an iPad or laptop and £100 worth of IT vouchers. Schools helping older people in their local community to make use of the internet could win cash prizes worth up to £4,000.
If you’d like to nominate an individual or school who is making a difference, please complete an online application form at www.bt.com/internetrangers before Friday 2 November.
Yours,
Brendan Dick
Director
BT Scotland
Alexander Graham Bell House
Edinburgh EH12 9DH
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