We are investing in digital skills to support our residents to up-skill and gain confidence using online services and digital devices.
There is currently a shortage of advanced digital skills in the workforce.
We're working with local schools, colleges and businesses to ensure the current and future workforce is digital-ready, and that SMEs can access new technology and upskill their employees.
25% of adults in the South West lack the essential digital skills for life, compared with 21% for the UK.
4.9% of people aged 16 years or over last used the internet over 3 months ago, or have never used it.
ONS 2020 DATA
Between 2014 to 2020, non-internet users have declined in both the UK and the West of England. However, non-internet users in Bristol increased from 2019 to 2020.
The percentage of non-internet users in the West of England (5%) is lower than the percentage of non-internet users in the UK (8%).
