New scheme will break down barriers to employment and help residents gain new skills. People in Maldon are being encouraged to sign up for free employment and skills support. Adult Community Learning Essex and Maldon District Council have launched a new scheme that aims to increase skills and boost employability. Residents that sign up will...
ACL Essex, part of Essex County Council, has partnered with Braintree District Council to offer a range of green skills courses. In collaboration with Braintree District Council, the adult education provider’s new programme will support employers to upskill staff on the practice of retrofitting. The courses are available to anyone who lives or works in...
Hundreds of students supported with computer-related courses over the last year. Adult Community Learning Essex and Colchester City Council are celebrating one year since Colchester’s Digital Hub opened. The Digital Hub opened in October 2023. It provides a space for local residents and businesses to access advanced technological equipment. It also allows ACL Essex to...
Little Learners Chelmsford The day begins with us coming together for circle time where we learn and sing about the day of the week, welcome each other with our hello song and talk about our activities coming up with free play. The children can take part in rolling snack being offered between 9.15-10.00. Around 10.30...
Hear from our Hairdressing and Barbering learners about their experiences, how they have benefited and what their ambitions are for the future. We spoke with Lisa, a Hairdressing Level 2 student at ACL who has studying at ACL since October 2023. She shared her thoughts on her course experience, saying: We asked Lisa about her...
We recently held our Celebrating Creativity and Sustainability in Hair Design competition at ACL Colchester in partnership with Kleek Apprenticeships and Debut Training Academy. The competition aimed to highlight the amazing talent and creativity of our students in the hair design industry. This occasion wasn’t just about showcasing talent; it was also an opportunity to...
We are pleased to introduce our new curriculum, which offers a wide range of learning opportunities. This year, the curriculum has undergone several changes. These changes are in response to new funding rules set by the Department for Education (DfE), which means we can no longer use money from the Adult Skills Fund to support...
ACL Essex has supported hundreds of adults over the past year to develop their numeracy skills and is shining a light on the courses on offer on National Numeracy Day (22 May). The adult education provider is supporting the community by launching a range of maths courses over the coming months. ACL Essex has received...
This event is for those interested in a career in health and social care or those who currently work in the sector who would like to progress their careers. Our Nightingale Care Bursary enables Health & Social Care providers to support their staff with FREE training and development opportunities. Employers may also find this event...
ACL Essex will offer free mental health and wellbeing courses during the awareness week. Free, online mental health and wellbeing courses will start at ACL Essex during Mental Health Awareness Week. The courses will be split into two sessions over two weeks. They will cover areas like how to manage anxiety and overwhelm, setting goals...