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LONDON, October 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --- The launch of a smart service in LondonAt a press conference this morning, Kelly Klein, Managing Director of Student@Home announced the launch of a new service bringing IT students to people's homes to solve computer problems.儲存 Student@Home offers help to all ages and levels of experience, covering virus removal, keeping safe online, data back-up, Wi-fi set-up, operating system recovery and more. The firm also provides one-to-one tuition on any aspect of using computers, mobiles and tablets.(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131025/648560 )Paul Doe, Chief Executive of Shepherds Bush Housing Group, expressed his satisfaction with the services provided by the students to his residents. Shepherds Bush Housing Group is one of Student@Home's housing association partners.Keeping people independentAs might be expected, many Student@Home clients are seniors. With nearly 1 in 5 of the population expected to be aged 65 or over by 2020, helping people to live independently at home for as long as possible is a priority in the UK (1).Student@Home gives people the skills to stay connected to the world around them: to email or Skype family and friends, shop or pay bills online and access entertainment such as catchup TV or music streaming.The initiative will bring relief to Londers struggling with technology but reluctant to ask for help from family or neighbours.Closing the digital divideThe Student@Home concept was introduced to the UK last year by former JPMorgan private banker Kelly Klein. "I loved my role at JP Morgan," she says, "though I missed the freedom and flexibility of having my own business and longed for an opportunity to put my entrepreneurial ideas into practice. I decided to take the plunge and start Student@Home, a socially-focused business that employs IT students at university to tackle technology problems in homes. I am convinced that IT students are the missing link in closing our digital divide."Employment for studentsThe Chiswick-based company already employs 60 students from 8 universities across London, tackling head-on the 14% unemployment rate among computer science graduates (2). A 迷你倉art-time job with Student@Home offers students a good salary, flexible hours in their local area and valuable sector-specific work experience. It also gives them improved social skills and the confidence to move into full-time employment.Safe, reliable serviceClient peace of mind is a high priority: all students are interviewed, provide references and undergo thorough training before starting work. Customers are also sent a photo of their student prior to their appointment, so they know who to expect.Nick Jenkins, a customer from Battersea, recalls his experience. "I used Studentathome to help me with a complex spreadsheet I use for managing my finances. It was the kind of problem that needed a face-to-face conversation rather than a helpline. The student not only redesigned the sheet to make it run five times faster, but spent half an hour optimising my computer. It's a great service. Helpful, efficient and really good value."Prize winning formulaStudent@Home also works in partnership with housing associations to help residents develop basic computer skills - vital for improving employability, financial literacy and overall wellbeing (3). The company recently won support from the National Lottery, and is a Social Enterprise of the Year finalist in the National Business Awards. It plans to become the leading provider of IT support for homes and small businesses, rolling out services across the UK as it develops.For more information visit: .studentathome.co.ukReferences:1 In January, the government announced a funding deal of GBP51 million towards Home Improvement Agencies, GBP20m for Disabled Facilities Grants and GBP1.5m for independent advice on future housing needs https://.gov.uk/government/news/new-deal-will-help-older-people-live-at-home-for-longer2 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey of 2011/12 graduates.3 Partnerships include Newlon Housing Trust, Viridian Housing, SBHG and A2DominionPhoto: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131025/648560Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131025/648560Student@HomeCONTACT: Contact Kelly Klein (Managing Director),kelly@studentathome.co.uk, +44(0)20-3056 6869, +44(0)7508-315-253儲存倉