Google delivers digital skills training in Queensland

Queenslanders had the chance to learn new digital skills today, as Grow with Google workshops kicked off in Brisbane.

 

More than 400 small businesses, students, job-seekers, non-profits and individuals attended the workshops at Brisbane City Hall today, with more training sessions tomorrow.  

 

Grow with Google aims to give all Australians access to digital skills training, both online and in-person, to help them make the most of the web. It includes a new online learning hub accessible from anywhere, on any device, with hundreds of handy training modules.

 

Google Australia’s Director of Customer Solutions, John Ball said the digital opportunity for Australians is huge, but some people didn’t feel they had the skills they needed to make the most of this.

 

“It’s great to be here in Queensland offering these workshops to help more people get the digital skills they need,” Mr Ball said.

 

“Grow with Google aims to help everyone - from business owners, to students, teachers, workers, retirees, job seekers and non-profits - to build their skills, with lessons for people at all stages of the digital journey.”

 

Since 2014, Google has trained nearly half a million people across Australia through online and in-person training sessions, as well as curriculum integrated through school and partner programs.

 

More than 840,000 Aussie businesses are already using Google to connect with customers and generate more than $15 billion in revenue and other economic benefits.

 

Grow with Google aims to create opportunity for all Australians to grow their skills, careers, and businesses with free tools, training, and events.

The next Grow with Google event will take place in Cairns on 5 April 2019. Find out more at: g.co/GrowAustralia.