We recently caught up with Cydney who is undertaking an accounting AAT level 2 apprenticeship at Clacton leisure centre. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about her apprenticeship journey and the skills and knowledge she has developed during the programme. Read on to learn more about her experience. Please tell us a little...
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Ruth – Level 5 Operational Management apprentice
Ruth recently completed her Level 5 Operational Management apprenticeship, achieving a distinction, the highest possible grade. We caught up with her to learn more about her journey and experiences throughout the apprenticeship. Here’s what she shared with us: Please tell us a little bit about your current role: I currently work as a Business Centre...
Martha – Nightingale Case Study
We recently caught up with Martha, who completed a level 3 course in Principles of Leadership and Management as part of the Nightingale Care Bursary. Find out what she has to say below: I chose to join the health and social care sector for the compassion. My father was unwell and needed care, and in...
The Experience of an Early Years Skills Bootcamp Learner
We recently caught up with a learner that finished an Early Years skills bootcamp at ACL, read on to find out what they had to say about their course and how it has supported them in achieving their goals: Please tell us about a bit about yourself I was looking to return to work after...
The Poppins Early Years Bursary: Free qualifications from ACL Essex County Council
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children in Essex with a rewarding career in early years. If you are looking for a new career in early years or want to build on the skills you already have, the Poppins Early Years Bursary can help. It does not matter how much experience you...
Tarnya – Early Years Bootcamp Case Study
We recently caught up with Tarnya, who completed an early years skills bootcamp, to find out more about how the bootcamp supported her to develop her skills, knowledge and confidence. Find out what she has to say below: Why did you undertake the Early Years Skills Bootcamp? It was the fastest route to go through...
Magic Helping Hands – Employer Case Study (Nightingale)
We recently caught up with Rose, a care manager at Magic Helping Hands, to learn more about how the Nightingale Bursary has helped her team access fully funded training in health and social care and develop their skills and confidence in the workplace. Find out what she has to say below: What is your position...
Fatmata can provide ‘a perfect service’ after Nightingale Course
When Dagenham-based Fatmata Sawi was approached by her manager to complete a care course at ACL Essex, Fatmata took up the chance with both hands. Fatmata completed the course online and gained a qualification that helped improve the care service she was providing for the people she looks after. After studying at ACL Essex, Fatmata...
Lifelong Learning Week 2024
Lifelong Learning Week has given us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our learners who exemplify lifelong learning and share stories of those who transformed their lives through ACL Essex. Lifelong learning comes with so many benefits, including, keeping up with the latest technologies and trends, developing new skills, and finding new opportunities in both your...
Kaye wants to inspire and teach others after pottery course at ACL Essex
Kaye Hutton from Maldon aims to inspire others with her story on her journey with ACL Essex. Kaye turned 60 and felt she wanted to do things she’d never tried before. She’d always wanted to give pottery a go, so she signed up for an ACL Essex course. With the support of her tutor, Kaye...