Free Courses on New Technologies
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Courses start on 6 May in Attica and Thessaloniki
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Registration at 210 6249300 (Attica), 2310 361154 (Thessaloniki)
COSMOTE with the free program “Technology for All” offers the opportunity for even more older people to become familiar with new technologies and digital media. The courses start in May in Attica and Thessaloniki.
Through the courses of the program, older people with no previous experience learn to use tablets and touch technologies, to navigate the internet, to use social media for communication, to make use of various applications such as Google Maps, Notes, email, thus making their everyday life better and easier.
COSMOTE has been strengthening the digital skills of older people for seven years through sustainable development actions. To date, more than 11,000 people have been trained.
Representatives’ statements
“Access to technology and new digital media is a good for everyone. Many older people are missing out on the benefits of the digital age because they don’t know how to use the new technologies. At COSMOTE, we have been implementing programs over time to enhance digital skills for all ages and bridge the digital divide in Greece. With technology and innovation, we are building a better world for everyone”, said Panagiotis Gavriilidis, Chief Marketing Officer Consumer Segment OTE Group.
The scientific curator of the “Technology for All” program is Dr. Dimitris Kamanaros, Psychologist-Gerontologist. The training provider is OTE Academy, while the telephone service is provided by COSMOTE e-Value.
OTE Academy
The courses take place at OTEAcademy’s facilities (Maroussi & Thessaloniki) and at the “Open Schools” of the Municipality of Athens (Pagrati, Petralona, Ambelokipi). Those interested in the programme can call 210 6249300 (Attica) and 2310 361154 (Thessaloniki), from Monday to Friday 09:00 – 21:00.
The technological equipment of the programme (tablet) is provided by LENOVO. The Open Schools program of the municipality of Athens is implemented. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation is the founding donor, the Athens Partnership the coordinator and the Ioannis S. Latsis Charitable Foundation the action supporter.
OTE Academy designs and implements high quality personal development and information and communication technologies (ICT) training. It is covering a wide range of topics and contributing to the development of executives and businesses.
COSMOTE e-value, a member of OTE Group, has been providing integrated Contact Center services for 20 years in SE Europe, while since 2014 it has established e-Value International in Romania. With facilities in Athens and Xanthi, a solid technological infrastructure and more than 7,000 trained staff, it offers the full range of customer care services on a 24-hour basis, 365 days a year.
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