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CEDRIC The Digital Bus Visits Frankley Library for an Interactive Digital Drop-in

2 February 2026

Halesowen College’s state-of-the-art digital bus CEDRIC will be visiting Frankley Library for an exciting Digital Drop-in session.

This event will be hosted at Frankley Library, New Street, Rednal, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 0EU on Wednesday 11th February, between 10am and 3pm.

CEDRIC (acronym for Creating Engaging Digital Resources in the Community) is equipped with IT equipment and works with local hard to reach communities as well as providing essential IT upskilling to local businesses.

CEDRIC has a two-fold aim; to support communities in improving their digital skills and to encourage employers to prioritise workforce development. This cutting-edge learning resource demonstrates Halesowen College’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and promoting lifelong learning.

It has been designed to inspire and enable the local community by offering access to essential digital skills and personal development opportunities. The session aims to enhance functional knowledge of digital tools, catering to individuals seeking personal development or professional upskilling.

During the event, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of engaging and interactive sessions, including:

Interactive Sessions:

- MS Office with Embedded AI Tools

- Essential Digital Skills Taster

- Creative Marketing Bootcamp Taster

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- Connecting to the Internet

- Sending Emails

- MS Office Basics

- CV Writing & Job Applications

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Halesowen College’s state-of-the-art digital bus CEDRIC will be visiting Frankley Library for an exciting Digital Drop-in session.

This event will be hosted at Frankley Library, New Street, Rednal, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 0EU on Wednesday 11th February, between 10am and 3pm.

During the event, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of engaging and interactive sessions, including:

Interactive Sessions:

- MS Office with Embedded AI Tools

- Essential Digital Skills Taster

- Creative Marketing Bootcamp Taster

Digital Drop-In Support:

- Connecting to the Internet

- Sending Emails

- MS Office Basics

- CV Writing & Job Applications

VR Bodyswap Interview Experience: Gain confidence for real-life job interviews through an immersive virtual reality experience.

Patricia White, Principal Associate, Loconomy, “Frankley is often referred to as a ‘forgotten community’, so we’re proud to be working with Halesowen College to bring CEDRIC to Frankley Community Library, with a team from Birmingham South West Job Centre and Fortem also joining us on the day. This partnership will make a real difference, helping local people develop digital skills, access employment support, and find local jobs through a live vacancies board. Through our work with Northfield Community Partnership, Loconomy is also supporting a community hub at the library – a vital local resource that was at risk of closing last year. The hub provides residents and families with access to practical support, including financial and housing guidance, employment support, and wider signposting services.”

John Murray, Assistant Principal for Commercial Development at Halesowen College commented, “CEDRIC is a fantastic resource for people looking develop their skill set. We are delighted to be working with Loconomy on their drive to give local people the opportunity to learn new skills that will support them in seeking employment.”