We celebrated our outstanding learners, staff, and partner employers at the ACL Awards ceremony held at Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford, on Wednesday 3 July. Our annual awards celebrate exceptional individuals, staff teams and partner employers, recognising their accomplishments, and sharing their experiences. Over 40 awards were handed out during the event. This is a significant...
We recently spoke to Matt, who in only a year, has achieved a Level 2 Award in Domestic Retrofit all the way up to a Level 5 Award in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management. He has performed exceptionally well in each module, and his dedication to learning and hard work truly deserve praise and recognition....
Work has begun to develop a new multi-use community hub in Clacton Town Centre. The new multi-storey building will sit at the site of the current Clacton Library. The hub will house a brand-new library, local registration services and an Adult Community Learning Centre. It will also include a space for the University of Essex’s...
To mark World Art Day, ACL Essex wants people to consider turning pastimes like photography or art into a career. ACL Essex offers a range of creative courses and qualifications. The courses support people to pursue their ideal career, progress in their current job or set up their own business. Amateur photographers could kickstart a...
Join us this Earth Day, April 22nd, at ACL Colchester! We have lots of fun and interesting activities to help you learn about taking care of our planet. You can try out our special ‘green’ courses to learn about jobs that help the Earth. Make sure to sign up early to save your spot, or...
Adult education provider, ACL Essex supports hundreds of adults to develop their maths skills. This World Maths Day (23 March), ACL Essex is celebrating its work in the community and shining a light on the maths courses on offer. ACL Essex has received government funding to run a series of Multiply courses. The courses will...
This year, the adult education provider is giving top tips to show people how to build the career they’ve always wanted. During National Careers Week (4-9 March), ACL Essex is showing people how they can improve their job prospects with a range of courses. Councillor Tony Ball, Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education Excellence,...
We recently caught up with Magda, who is completing a level 3 diploma in adult care, fully funded by the Nightingale Care Bursary. Read more about their story below: Please tell us a little bit about your current role/course I am a residential assistant and I generally work nights. I provide support to service users with...
Finding a job can be hard and there could be a number of reasons why you feel like you aren’t progressing. It may feel like a never-ending uphill battle, but don’t fret, we can help you find the light at the end of the tunnel. Learn the skills to inspire and empower you to get...
Free for anyone aged 19+ that lives or wants to work in Essex, these 12-week courses are a great way to launch your career. In addition to your qualification, you’ll get a guaranteed interview with a local employer once you have completed the course. We currently offer the following Skills Bootcamps starting in February 2024:...