ACL Essex is shining a light on its training and development to employers this National Careers Week, 3-8 March. Adult education provider, ACL Essex is showcasing its courses to local businesses. The support on offer will help businesses across Essex bridge the skills gap. Councillor Tony Ball is Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education...
ACL Essex is offering free training and career support during National Careers Week (3-8 March 2025). The adult education provider is shining a light on its courses to help people across Essex improve their skills and job prospects. Councillor Tony Ball, Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Employability, explains: “National...
ACL Essex is offering people interested in stepping onto an apprenticeship, and businesses keen to employ an apprentice, a series of free information events during National Apprenticeship Week – 10-16 February. Apprenticeships are a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to step onto the career ladder, change jobs, or upskill. The free event will be on...
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...
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...
ACL Essex offers employers, workers and new recruits free training in health and social care thanks to the Nightingale care bursary. The learning provider will be hosting two events to outline what’s on offer. To showcase the training opportunities, ACL will be running two webinar events on 14 January 2025 (11.30am-12.30pm for learners and 5.30-6.30pm...
Congratulations on achieving this important milestone. Your hard work truly deserves to be celebrated. If you didn’t receive the results you were expecting, it’s natural to feel a bit uncertain. You might be exploring your choices or thinking about a new direction. Please reach out to us for guidance to support you through whatever comes...
We will be hosting two FREE to attend online events in June to provide information on apprenticeships. The first event (11 June) will focus on prospective apprentices, providing the opportunity to speak to the ACL Essex team about apprenticeships on offer. The second event (13 June) will inform employers on how apprenticeships can improve their...
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...
A common myth is that apprenticeships are designed for those who have just left school or college. An apprenticeship can be completed whilst employed, at any point in your career. This misconception stops older people or those with more experience from gaining the support they need to feel happy and comfortable in their role, or...