Weymouth Digital Skills Hub
Building confidence, strengthening communities, and opening new opportunities
Over four months, the Weymouth Digital Skills Hub brought together residents, learners, businesses, volunteers, and partner organisations to create something truly special. A welcoming space where people could develop their digital skills, gain confidence, and open new doors for their future.
Thank you to everyone who took part.
Your involvement shaped the hub into a supportive, vibrant, community‑led space, and your energy and commitment have had a lasting impact on Weymouth.
What we offered
Across the pilot, the hub delivered a wide range of opportunities, including:
- beginner digital skills courses
- Microsoft Office workshops (beginner to intermediate)
- online safety and confidence‑building sessions
- digital employability training
- business‑focused digital workshops and masterclasses
- one‑to‑one support from Digital Champions
- Community Connect Fridays drop‑in support
What we achieved together
The pilot programme offered digital support to people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and ambitions. From complete beginners to professionals looking to strengthen their digital toolkit.
Here’s a snapshot of just some of the impact we created as a community.
Real stories, real impact
Behind every course and every workshop is a person with a story. The hub helped many people move forward in life, work, wellbeing, and confidence.
Explore our collection of case studies, including:
Strengthened his digital skills to take on new responsibilities as an Operations Manager. Boosting his confidence with Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting.
Used AI and design tools from our marketing masterclass to transform her charity’s digital presence and now supports colleagues to do the same.
Built confidence and new digital skills. The sessions helped her understand how to apply her new skills at the Dorset Sunflower Trail.
At 42, David Holmes is looking to rebuild his life and career. He discovers new possibilities, and independence, through digital learning.
What Happens Next?
The future of the Weymouth Digital Skills Hub is still under review as we continue working with partners to explore options for longer-term digital support in the area.We will share updates as soon as there is news to share.
Thank You
We want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make the Weymouth Digital Skills Hub such a supportive and inspiring place to learn. To every resident who joined a course or workshop, thank you for your enthusiasm, curiosity, and willingness to try something new. To our wonderful volunteers, your patience and encouragement made all the difference to learners who simply needed someone to believe in them. And to our partners, thank you for standing alongside us, sharing your expertise, and helping us reach the people who needed this support most.The success of the hub was only possible because of the collective effort of everyone involved. Your commitment has helped strengthen digital confidence across the community, and we are genuinely grateful for everything you contributed.
Our impact at a glance
Between September and December 2025:- 125 course and workshop completions
- 30 accredited qualifications gained
- 22 local organisations supported through training
- 177+ digital skill improvements across the community
Financial benefits to the community
The hub generated an estimated £84,000 in annual recurring value, through:- Increased earnings potential
- Improved financial management
- Productivity gains for local businesses
- Reduced travel/time costs through online services
- Better access to digital health tools
We offered a broad range of accessible digital training
Training we offered includes:- Basic beginner digital skills courses
- Microsoft Office workshops (beginner to intermediate)
- Online safety and confidence building sessions
- Employability-focused digital skills training
- Business-oriented digital workshops and masterclasses
- Drop-in support from Digital Champions and at Community Connect Fridays
The hub also contributed to
The hub also contributed to:- Increased digital confidence and independence
- Better access to online public services
- Improved online safety awareness
- Reduced digital exclusion and social isolation
- Stronger employability and future opportunities
Even in this short timeframe, the hub created meaningful, lasting change, providing clear evidence for developing a longer-term Digital Skills Hub model in Dorset.
How learners are now using their digital skills
How learners are using their digital skills:- 46% Can now apply for jobs online
- 32% Will manage finances or benefits digitally
- 18% To shop online for better value
- 18% Will use digital tools for health and wellbeing
- 14% Are supporting a business or undertake work tasks online
- 11% Can access council services independently