A new online portal was launched on June 10, 2017 to help senior citizens in Singapore pick up IT skills in areas such as the use of mobile devices, chat apps, cloud-based storage and cyber security. The portal, called IM Silver, offers senior citizens access to online guides, electronic books, videos and seminars to help them learn and take advantage of mobile and digital technologies. The portal by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) aims to complement the classroom sessions offered at 31 Silver Infocomm Junctions islandwide. Beyond online and classroom resources, IMDA will also be working with the People’s Association Active Ageing Council (PA AAC) to encourage peer learning through a new Tech Silver Project. Under the project, seniors who have come forward to serve as technology and digital mentors to their peers – known as Silver Infocomm Wellness Ambassadors (SIWAs) – will receive structured technical and soft skills training from IMDA and the PA AAC to help them better spread tech know-how as to peers in the community. To date, 29 SIWAs have stepped forward to volunteer through this project. The portal was launched during the annual Silver IT Fest, which is an event organised by IMDA, Institutes of Higher Learning, industry and community partners, from June 10 to 11, 2017. The fest features a series of workshops and other activities for seniors and their families to explore technologies in lifestyle, communications, entertainment and transport, among others.