Tap Into Free IT Courses at ACL Essex! Adult education provider, ACL Essex, is launching a series of free IT courses for those who have little to no experience using technology, in addition to those who want to improve their knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. There’s a wide range of support on offer, suitable…
We are excited to announce that ACL Harlow will be moving to its new home in the centre of town this Summer! We will be opening a new learning facility in Harlow, when it moves from its Partridge Road site to a purpose-built setting within the refurbished Harlow Town Library. The new facilities will offer…
Last week, we visited Abbi at Little Stars Nursery. Abbi has been working at the nursery since 2021 and is positively impact children’s lives. View her full story below. Why did you choose an ACL Apprenticeship? I chose an ACL apprenticeship as I wanted to gain valuable workplace experience in the child care sector before…
Our world is always changing and growing, with new technology affecting how we interact with each other to external sources like climate change encouraging us to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Making a difference in this ever-changing world can seem daunting, but there are lots of small changes we can make to our lives…
The start of spring is when some people put together a vision board for the year ahead as nature prompts a fresh start. Why not try creating your own? Here are some tips to get your vision board started: First you should decide if you want your vision board to focus on short term or…
Article by Karen Clark, NCFE Level 2 Floristry The world faces an urgent need to make good ethical choices regarding environmental sustainability. Specifically, the floristry industry is committed to using environmentally friendly materials. As a florist, we work closely with nature and must focus on offering customers ethical products. Throughout the NCFE Level 2 course…
Free Information, Advice and Guidance events from 14-18 March. Our centres at Clacton, Rayleigh, and Maldon will be hosting free lunchtime events where you can come along and discuss the opportunities available to you, from Mental Health to Employability. We will also be at a variety of libraries across Essex including Braintree, Colchester, and…
Be kind to yourself – Try being kind to yourself when you feel like being self critical. It can help to think about what you might say to a friend in the same situation. Learn to say “no” – People with low self confidence often feel like they always have to say yes to other people, even…
On Wednesday 26th January in the NCFE Level 2 Certificate Photography course we were delighted to welcome Photographer and Set Designers from America, Lori Nix and Kathleen Gerber. They are world renowned in their field, and spoke to learners about their approach to their creative work, designing miniature sets for world brands and television. The…
Earlier this week, as part of National Apprenticeship Week, we visited Clear Thinking I.T alongside Councillor Tony Ball, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Employability. Clear Thinking deliver clear communication and IT solutions that transform businesses, helping them to move forward more productively, securely, and compliantly. They continue to provide…