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:...
A new Ofsted report reveals that ACL Essex is ‘Good’ in all areas. Ofsted has awarded our adult education provider, ACL Essex, ‘Good’ in all areas. The inspection took place over three days in December 2023. Ofsted published the report last week. ACL Essex was last inspected in 2018 and kept their ‘Good’ grade. During...
This year, we are keen to bust myths around apprenticeships. We’re busting myths about apprenticeships this National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February). We’re keen to show apprenticeships are open to all and highlight the varied career opportunities on offer. Myth: You need to be a school leaver to do an apprenticeship. Fact: You can do an...
Essex County Council’s Levelling Up fund has paid for £60,000 worth of new STEM equipment for four ACL Essex centres. ACL (Clacton/Colchester/Basildon/Harlow) has received a share of the STEM equipment. The new equipment will provide interactive, practical activities to improve the learning environment for people on STEM and health-based qualifications. Science will be brought to...