Oldham IT firm holds tech workshops for future entrepreneurs 

Aspect IT delivering workshops at The White Rose School of Health and Beauty, Huddersfield

An IT Consultancy company based in Oldham has led cybersecurity and social media workshops for students to prepare them for business success. 

Aspect IT, who will be celebrating 20 years in business next year, visited The White Rose School of Health and Beauty based in Huddersfield to educate students on the importance of cybersecurity and social media in business. 

The White Rose School of Health and Beauty is recognised as a ‘Centre of Excellence’, offering a range of courses in Beauty Therapy to prepare students for career opportunities in the industry. 

The first workshop, held by Marketing Executive Hannah Dooley, included a discussion on the significance of a digital footprint, how to reduce the risks of cyberattacks and how to identify a potential cyberattack through phishing and spam emails. 

A further workshop discussed the importance of social media in business.

Hannah guided the students aged 16-19 through the process of setting up a business social media page, from the necessary planning to execution of content, and how to display professionalism whilst online. 

Hannah said: “Social media is vital for all businesses to build credibility and market themselves, no matter what sector they’re in. By teaching the students how to utilise social media effectively, it gives them a head start when they come to starting their own business or move into employment.”

Clare Dorotiak, Lecturer at The White Rose School of Health and Beauty added:  “Both groups really enjoyed the session. Everyone found the examples and ways to spot a phishing email useful. The learners were especially interested in the tips Hannah shared to help them promote their own business on social media.”

Aspect IT have plans to continue these workshops in future, working with local organisations to stress the importance of cybersecurity, and to assist them in levelling up their marketing efforts through social media. 

Founded in 2003 by directors Peter and Ian, Aspect IT provide fully managed IT solutions that fit many business requirements. They offer services including networking to computer maintenance and repairs, software development to web design, and VoIP services to cybersecurity.

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