Why Not Submit Your Nomination Today? The ACL Achievement Awards 2025 Nominations are open! Let’s celebrate the remarkable achievements within our community. Nominate a dedicated learner, exceptional staff member, or supportive employer who has made a significant impact. Know someone who has enhanced your learning experience with ACL? Now’s your chance to recognise them. Your...
A Celebration of Talent, Creativity, and Community The NCFE Creative Craft Award learners specialising in Textiles and Art recently showcased their final projects in a vibrant final show exhibition. The opening event took place on Wednesday the 12th of February, and was filled with pride, praise, and support for all exhibiting artists. Held in the...
Are you passionate about making a difference in the Health and Social Care sector? The ACL Nightingale Health and Social Care Bursary could be your gateway to a rewarding career, just as it has been for Daniel Joseph. Daniel, currently pursuing an Adult Care Level 3 apprenticeship with ACL Essex, embarked on his journey in...
We caught up with one of our brilliant mental health and wellbeing recovery programme tutors in Colchester, Delia Barber. From former student to tutor, we talked about her story, what led her to become a tutor, and why she is so passionate about helping others. Delia Barber began her educational journey with ACL back in...
We recently caught up with Julie, Finance and Personnel Manager at Upshire Primary Foundation School, to learn more about how the Poppins Early Years Bursary has supported the school, the staff and the children attending. Read on to find out what she has to say: “Staff receiving ongoing professional development opportunities and training is vitally...
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...
ACL Essex is helping people to get their life on track with free wellbeing and employability courses. ACL Essex is encouraging residents to start 2025 with a fresh approach to their wellbeing and career prospects. The adult learning provider offers a range of free wellbeing, counselling and mental health recovery courses. They also offer employability...
ACL Essex’s skills and careers team are highlighting the mentoring support on offer for a wide range of careers, from health and beauty to accounting and finance. The skills and careers team at ACL Essex is shining a light, during National Mentoring Month (January), on the mentoring services available. The New Year is a key...
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...