The Skills Hubs are a place for you to undertake online courses in a facilitated environment. If you are not confident using technology, such as computers or any devices, our Skills Hub team can provide you with support. The hubs are also available to people that want to learn online but not at home, providing...
ACL Essex honours exceptional learners at awards ceremony
Adult education provider, ACL Essex, celebrated learners, staff and partners at its ceremony on 12 July, with awards ranging from Personal Growth to Community Support. The ceremony took place at the Central Baptist Church in Chelmsford, with over a hundred people in attendance. The annual awards ceremony shines a light on those who have achieved...
6 Career Ideas for the Creative Non-Artists
When thinking of careers that involve being creative, are your first thoughts art-based roles? Creativity is the ability to think of new and original ideas, which is needed in a wide variety of job roles outside of the art industry. Keep reading to learn about a small selection of non-art based creative careers, and the...
ACL Essex wins big for sustainable construction programme Retrofit
ACL Essex, part of Essex County Council (ECC), has won an award for their innovative retrofit training programme at the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT)’s annual President’s Awards. The ceremony took place at ADEPT’s Spring Conference and the adult education provider walked away with the Delivering Clean Growth Award, sponsored...
Tips & tricks for when you lack motivation
A lack of motivation can be caused by many things, such as, overwhelm, boredom, stress and a lack of achievable goals. Not feeling motivated can make it harder to get things done, in this article you will find some tips and tricks to help you get started when you’re lacking motivation. Finding The Smallest Possible...
Care Sector Recruitment Campaign ongoing as free training offer announced
Fully-funded healthcare training is now available to anyone in Essex looking to enter or upskill in the care sector. It will help those already working in care or new to the sector reach their career goals without the added pressure of training costs. The training is funded by the council’s Nightingale Care Bursary and run...
ACL Essex renews commitment to supporting Essex residents and businesses with new strategy
Adult education provider ACL Essex, part of Essex County Council (ECC), has launched a new strategic plan, outlining their continued commitment and focus to providing a high-quality learning offer that makes a positive difference to the lives of residents and businesses of Essex. By 2025 ACL Essex aims to have increased their support over a...
ACL Essex offers a world of career opportunity with launch of new courses
Adult education provider ACL Essex has launched its new courses for September 2023 with a range of qualifications and training courses to help upskill people across the county. The courses, which range from GCSEs in English and Maths to Languages and Art plus vocational qualifications, will provide residents of Essex the chance to gain top...