Our vision
A community where people from all backgrounds feel included in the digital world, with the confidence and skills to adapt, participate, and thrive as technology evolves.
Our mission
We deliver practical, hands-on AI and business training that creates real-world outcomes, from greater independence and confidence to measurable gains in productivity and efficiency.
Through community-funded programs, we support people at risk of being left behind, helping them build the skills to stay connected and capable. Alongside this, our commercial workshops equip mid-career workers and small business owners with tools and systems that save time, improve performance, and deliver immediate value.
Meet your session hosts:
Michelle is a practical business trainer and small-business owner who specialises in helping people feel confident using new technology and AI.
With a background in training, financial counselling and building her own businesses, she focuses on real-world skills — not hype or theory. Her workshops are supportive, hands-on and designed for people who want to stay capable, productive and independent in a changing world.
Participants leave with simple tools set up, practical workflows they can use immediately, and the confidence to keep learning.
Michelle Smith
Erik is a local educator and founder of FBRM (Fit Bodies Resilient Minds), dedicated to building resilience through practical, real-world skills. With a background as a technical trainer for General Electric (GE), Erik excels at simplifying complex topics for any audience. He brings a calm, no-nonsense approach to his workshops, helping participants cut through the hype to use new technology with confidence, clarity, and good judgment.
Erik Kershaw