Chamber Encourages Businesses To Support Laptop Loan Scheme To Students

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TRALEE Chamber Alliance is supporting the NEWKD’s Laptop Loan Scheme.

NEWKD has developed a loan scheme for students who do not have access to a laptop but who need one to complete /support their school/college work.

NEWKD work with a range of disadvantaged groups and will ensure that the distribution of the laptops is targeted at those who require it most.

The Chamber Alliance is asking businesses in Kerry, who may have older or spare laptops to contact robertcarey@newkd.ie to make a donation.

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“Many people may have spare laptops, or older ones we had planned upgrading,” said Ken Tobin of TCA. “Right now many kids would appreciate the opportunity to borrow a laptop to access learning and entertainment opportunities and stay connected with friends. So we are asking you to join us and donate laptops to NEWKD – Contact robertcarey@newkd.ie to start donating!”

Privacy and Data Protection from The Tech Co. on Dominick Street, Tralee who have come on board and are offering a Free data cleaning and laptop health check service for all donated laptops so businesses do not need to worry about their data being accessible.

Every drive will be securely wiped, which involves erasing all data, filling it up with encrypted data and then wiping it again.

This will be followed by a full health check and loading new software, to make sure the laptop has no bad sectors and the drive is healthy and fit for re-use for the kids using the laptops on loan.

If you know any families who would benefit from borrowing one of these laptops, they should contact NEWKD or directly contact robertcarey@newkd.ie