Today we celebrate Volunteer Recognition Day. We want to dedicate this day to our kind and generous team of volunteers who give up their time to support learners. Adrian, who has been volunteering since he retired in September 2022, is currently supporting learners in a variety of lessons. Read his story below: How long have…
Linda Farmer enrolled on a Level 5 Health and Social care course funded through the Nightingale Bursary. Read her full story below: Please tell us a little bit about your current role/course: I am currently the Deputy Manager of a Domiciliary service and Supported Living service. This involves many meetings with staff, families, and…
Ngozi Nwagboso completed a Level 3 Adult Care diploma funded through the Nightingale Bursary. To read her full story, please read below: Why did you decide to do a Health & Care course? I have passion for caring for people and at the moment I care for vulnerable adults, I needed to understand, get the right…
Beth is currently working at a company called Lifeways supporting four individuals who have learning disabilities. She is completing a Level 2 Health & Social Care diploma funded through the Nightingale Bursary. To read her full story, please read below: Why did you decide to do a Health & Care course? I have always had…
Did you know that an apprenticeship could help you go into further education? Mary, Community Support Worker, is currently completing a Level 4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care pre-apprenticeship. She is then hoping to apply for a BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course at university. Read her full story below: Please tell us a little…
Emily joined the Basildon Council rehousing team in 2022 under the Kickstart programme, and has progressed onto a L3 Business and Admin apprenticeships. Read her full story below: Please tell us a little bit about your current role: I am a rehousing apprentice for the allocations team at Basildon Council. My day-to-day duties consist of…
Whether you’re a new, current, or aspiring leader, a Leadership & Management qualification (ILM) will give you the skills you need to reach your goals.Rhos, Senior Business Support Administrator, recently shared her recent ILM journey with us. Read her story below: “I was in a Business Support Assistant role when I first explored being able…
Hello, my name is Rubie Hubbard and I recently completed my Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with ACL, finishing with Distinctions across the board. It took me around 15 months to complete my apprenticeship and over this time I feel I have learnt so much, both professionally and personally: I am more confident when liaising…
Today we are celebrating GCSE results day (Thursday 25 August). ACL learners from across the county were delighted with their GCSE results, which will help many continue onto further courses and step into new career pathways. Among those celebrating their results are ACL Colchester learners Amanda, and her daughter Cherokee. Speaking of her experience at…
I missed sitting my GCSEs so did not start my adult life with any qualifications at all, however, I always had a keen interest in numbers, so I knew I wanted to be in a FinanI came from a background where education and career for women was not considered important. I was very talented at…