East Glasgow Learning Network

The network is here for every one to use; to learn, to develop skills and to find information. It is available for all people living or working in East Glasgow.

It is run and administered through John Wheatley College but you don't need to become a student to use the network. If you decide to become a student though, you will also get an email account and learner support services.

In the community

The learning network is led and supported by the college but in partnerships with centres and funders, merging college services with the community.

The learning network consists of learning centres located throughout the East of Glasgow, all with broadband internet access through John Wheatley College.

The network provides access to:

• Internet and email services for everyone in East Glasgow.
• Support for IT skills development.
• Literacy skills development support services.
• Local information service through the Pathfinder website,

The local information service through the Pathfinder provides:

• Support to local community organisations and development agencies
• Direct access points through learning centres PCs,
• Indirectly through the community representatives project
• A local starting point for Internet services
• A publishing reference point for local groups (e.g. the Trondra history project

Objectives

• To play a strategic and enabling role in the regeneration of Greater Easterhouse.
• To provide high quality community-based access to on-line and other learning resources, which will enable young people and adults to participate in lifelong learning;
• To address serious local issues related to the lack of basic skills (in literacy, numeracy and information and communication technology skills) and low-levels of certification and achievement.
• To enhance the capacity of community organisations to respond to community needs and aspirations.
• To provide access to a wide range of community information through the community portal.