Leon joined the ACL Commercial team as a Business Administration Apprentice and has been supporting the Business Development team to engage with businesses, learners, and organisations to promote ACL opportunities. Why did you decide to do an apprenticeship? I decided to start an apprenticeship because I didn’t feel ready for a full time business role.…
Have you ever heard or seen the words ‘Apprenticeship Levy’? Here’s Toni to explain what it means for you. Essex County Council are striving to increase apprenticeships within the county. To provide quality opportunities for learning and development to strengthen the Essex economy. The Essex Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service will allow levy donors to utilise…
We are debunking some of the biggest apprenticeship myths and misconceptions. Is there a myth you’d like busted? Send us a message and we’ll be happy to answer you! Myth 1 – Apprenticeships are for 16-24 year olds or school and college leavers… Apprenticeships are not just for 16-24 years olds or school and college…
Through ACL Apprenticeships, Jane was able to upskill her own staff and create “future leaders”. The Apprenticeship programme has had a positive impact on her business – her staff have grown and developed with her business. Jane’s business My Life Choice provides personalised care and support to people with Autism and Learning Disabilities in Colchester,…
Claire is a Learning & Organisational Development Officer for Basildon Council, who have been recruiting and upskilling their employees with ACL for the past 8 years. We asked her some questions about why she would recommend the ACL Apprenticeships programme to other local authorities and businesses. Why did you choose an apprenticeship for your organisation…
After being promoted to Curriculum Manager, Floristry tutor Robyn decided to enrol on a Level 5 Management Apprenticeship so that she could work and study at the same time. One of her main aims for enrolling on an apprenticeship was to gain confidence and develop her skills to complement her current role. The experiences and…
Michelle is the Director of Ellacott Morris Ltd, an Accountancy firm who have used ACL Apprenticeships to upskill four of their staff. We asked Michelle some questions about why she would recommend ACL Apprenticeships and how it has impacted her business. Why did you choose an apprenticeship for your business? Our team have been trained…
We caught up with Impamark to talk about how their apprentice, Holly has progressed in her role and become an integral part of the team. Holly started with Impamark in September 2017 and completed the Level 2 Business & Administration Apprenticeship in September 2018 with Distinction. She then started her Level 3 in January 2019…
Did you know ACL can support you to claim a financial reward for every new apprentice you employ? The Government have recently introduced additional payments to support employers who hire new apprentices between 1 August 2020 and 31 January 2021. The Government will make these payments in addition to the £1,000 employers already receive for…
