Hyperoptic is recruiting 50 volunteers for it Digital Skills Academy , which aims to help residents of Southwark acquire new digital skills . The volunteers will be trained in digital literacy , teaching skills and other subjects that they will share in workshops across the borough . Last year , Hyperoptic and Southwark Council entered into an agreement to connect 100,000 homes and businesses to full - time broadband at no cost to the tax payer . The ISP connects six schools , where some of the volunteers will be based , to broadband services free of charge .
Hyperoptic is recruiting 50 volunteers for it Digital Skills Academy, which aims to help residents of Southwark acquire new digital skills. The volunteers will be trained in digital essentials, teaching skills and other subjects that they will share in workshops across the borough. Last year, Hyperoptic and Southwark Council entered into an agreement to connect 100,000 homes and businesses to full-fibre broadband at no cost to the tax payer. The ISP connects six libraries, where some of the training will be provided, to broadband services free of charge.