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 Skills Bootcamps to help people get work-ready and progress in their careers. The free 12-week long courses give people the chance to step on, or up the ladder. Courses are on offer in digital marketing, early years and project management (construction). The programmes start in January 2025 with all participants seeking new...
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...
ACL Essex, part of Essex County Council, is giving residents the chance to boost their English maths and science skills with fast-track GCSE courses. The adult education provider offers GCSEs in English, maths, biology and physics. Residents have the chance to gain these qualifications in just six months, instead of a year. The next courses...
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...
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...
ACL Essex has been successfully re-accredited to the matrix Standard. The award demonstrates the high-quality learning provision they offer adult learners in Essex. The international quality standard demonstrates the top-level Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) services ACL provides. The IAG framework follows the learner journey, guiding and supporting them at every stage. Learners were happy...
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...
Five years ago, after my then seven-year-old was diagnosed with dyslexia, I wanted to be able to help him with school. Being undiagnosed dyslexic at the time, I had not done well at school. But my son gave me the drive to apply to ACL to study GCSE English. Nervousness does not cut how I...