This week they look at digital skills training funded by Wesfarmers - which is trialling a pilot scheme to fund digital literacy classes in towns that are set to lose a Target Store.
With Benalla Target to close for good on April 10 the Rose City has been chosen as one of those towns.
The courses are facilitated via the Good Things Foundation, which is a social change charity that manages the Federal Government-funded "Be Connected program".
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The Be Connected program's aim is to increase digital skills and confidence of Senior Australians.
Benalla is one of only four towns that have been chosen for this pilot scheme.
It is also the only town in the east of the country to have this opportunity, the other three being Manjimup, Merreden and Kununurra - all of which are in Western Australia.
U3A Benalla, which has been providing digital skills classes for the past five years, has been chosen by the Good Things Foundation to deliver the digital skill instruction.
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U3A is running "Tech savvy beginners Apple devices" and the "Be Connected" programs, under the guidance of convenor Jenny Sawyer.
It also runs "Tech savvy beginners Android devices" for which Robyn Lukey is convenor.
It is anticipated that instruction will be run over a four-to-six week period - and a small number of loan devices may be available.
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U3A Benalla will provide instruction in whatever aspect the participant requires, which may include a guide to internet shopping.
It is probable that some of the Be Connected modules will be used as part of this instruction.
If a local person would like digital instruction they can phone Mrs Dorothy Webber on 0412 263 071.
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