Got to university and realised you have no idea what the right bank account to open is, how to budget, or how best to stay safe online? Fresh have partnered with Barclay’s Digital Wings to equip you with the essential digital skills needed to succeed in today's fast-paced world.
Whether you're a Fresher just starting out or a Third Year looking to sharpen your skills, Digital Wings offers valuable resources to help you thrive as you take the next step.
Why Use Digital Wings?
Barclay’s Digital Wings is an initiative that extends its reach to support students like you, ensuring you have the confidence to use and discuss digital technology effectively. The program provides a wide range of modules categorised into two main areas: Money Learning and Digital Learning.
Here are a few examples of how Digital Wings can assist you:
Money Learning
Understanding Bank Accounts
Choosing your first bank account or reassessing your current one can be daunting. Digital Wings offers a comprehensive module on understanding bank accounts, helping you navigate various options and select the one that best suits your needs.
Budgeting Basics
Managing your finances is a crucial skill, especially for students handling their own money for the first time. The Budgeting Basics module provides a detailed look at where your money goes and offers practical steps to take control of your financial future.
Financial Wellbeing
Understanding how money affects your emotional and mental wellbeing is an often overlooked aspect of financial literacy. Digital Wings includes a module on Financial Wellbeing, which helps you recognise and manage the emotional impact of money.
Digital Learning
How to Stay Safe Online
In an age where digital threats are ever-present, knowing how to protect yourself online is paramount. The How to Stay Safe Online module ensures you have the tools to safeguard your personal information and stay secure online.
Get Started with Microsoft 365
Proficiency in productivity tools like Microsoft 365 is essential for academic success and future career prospects. Digital Wings offers a module on getting started with Microsoft 365, guiding you through the creation of documents, forms, presentations, and spreadsheets. By mastering these applications, you can enhance your productivity and efficiency, both in your studies and in your future workplace.
Improve Your Digital Safety Awareness
Increase your ability to stay safe online. Learn about improving your account security, protecting your device, yourself, and the data stored on them.
Build Your Digital Skillset
Advance your knowledge around new digital skills, including Artificial Intelligence, Coding, and the Internet of Things (IoT). These are key skills in modern life and the modern workplace today.
As you embark on your university journey, having the right digital and financial skills is crucial for success. Fresh have partnered up with Barclay’s Digital Wings, to provide you with the resources and confidence needed to navigate the complexities of the digital world.
This is just the tip of the iceberg—there's even more to unlock on the Barclay’s Digital Wings website!
*Please note that Barclay’s Digital Wings is not a financial product or advice.
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