On 21 January 2016 Conor visited Barclays Eagle Labs in Westbourne to see for himself how Barclays are supporting and helping the community and local businesses keep their digital skills up to date.
Barclays have provided a space at their Eagle Labs for visitors to access the latest equipment and facilities in digital technology. Laser Cutters, 3D Printing, AV Equipment, Workshop Spaces, Meeting Rooms, Mentoring, Presentation Areas, Wi-fi and Collaboration Spaces are all available to the community and local businesses to create and innovate.
They have hosted over 800 visitors since the New Year from schools, business people and community groups who have been very impressed by what is on offer and how it has helped them improved their knowledge of digital developments and skills.
The Eagle Labs staff will even visit community groups and local businesses with Tea and Teach sessions to share their enthusiasm for all things digital, be it dealing with the apprehension some in the community may have about accessing the internet or about internet banking to sharing the exciting things that can be open to them to enhance their business offering or by helping community groups to embrace new and emerging technology.